Month: April 2019

Parents: Are you taking the survey?

The state is giving all parents the opportunity to rate our engagement and satisfaction with the schools our children attend.

Former Fruitland students file tort claims against Fitch

The legal claims say the former Fruitland High School principal sexually harassed two former students, including at least one student who was underage. The Idaho Statesman reported on the claims Sunday.

More literacy funding leads to more kindergarten

Schools are expanding their offerings for young kids, which also means more than a dozen job openings for kindergarten teachers.

Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: April 22-25

Ybarra will begin her post-legislative session meetings with local educators, and take part in a State Board of Education conference call to vote on a new Boise State University president.

Episode 158: Tracking Teacher Pay

This week, we take a closer look at Gov. Brad Little’s plan to raise Idaho’s minimum teacher salary.

Education news from around the state

Fellowships here, scholarships there, awards everywhere.

Fitch resigns; Fruitland begins search for a replacement

The longtime principal and basketball coach faces two charges of sexual battery and a charge of solicitation of a prostitute, stemming from a workplace harassment complaint.

Idaho’s new minimum teacher salary: Who benefits and how it shakes out.

More than 3,600 Idaho teachers make less than $40,000 a year. For them, a new state law guarantees a pay raise. But school administrators say the state still needs to do more to recruit and retain teachers.