Month: September 2019
Idaho SAT results continue to decline
For a second consecutive year, scores are down and college-readiness rates are worse among the Gem State’s 2019 graduating class.
Task force subcommittee endorses expanding all-day kindergarten
The subcommittee focused on ways smaller districts could leverage resources and partnerships to increase offerings for students.
A new day for higher education in Idaho
University presidents have agreed to a unified vision and shared mission.
Bonneville superintendent wants the state to help pay for infrastructure
The request follows the recent rejection of a $42.7 million bond issue.
So where was Superintendent Ybarra?
The No. 2 guy in Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ office visits the Gem State, and Idaho’s top education official was nowhere to be found. Mark her down for an “unexcused” absence.
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Sept. 23-26
Sherri Ybarra has four events and meetings listed on her schedule this week, and no events or meetings posted for Friday.
100% Graduation Rates
These districts and charters graduated all of their seniors. Most of these districts and charters have enrollments of less than 30 high school seniors.
Total Student Absences
This is the average number of students who were absent each day during the 2018-19 school year. The data was pulled from the State Department of Education website and calculated by subtracting Average Daily Attendance (ADA) from total enrollment.
Top Average Teacher Salaries
The average teacher salaries are calculated by dividing the total instructional salaries by the number of teachers from each school district for the 2018-19 school year. The data is submitted by school districts and was pulled from the State Department of Education website.
Top Superintendent Salaries
These salaries from the 2018-19 school year were reported by districts to the State Department of Education. These are base salaries and do not include extra perks. [numbers_source file=”http://www.idahoednews.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Supt.-Salaries_2017-2018_Numbers.xlsx” link_text=”2018 Superintendent Salaries”]