Month: January 2020

Maps illustrate learning disparities between white and Latino students

Find out what’s happening in your school or district.

Legislators told to expect slowdown in Idaho’s economic growth

Local economists say a recession is still unlikely.

It’s showtime! Little to deliver State of the State address Monday

Here’s what to expect and how to watch the annual speech.

Little is saving the big reveal for Monday

Like a promoter hyping a prize fight, Idaho’s governor on Friday urged Idahoans to watch his State of the State address to hear his agenda for education and other state issues.

I support creative teacher compensation systems

That’s why I voted “no” on supporting an expansion of the state’s “career ladder.”

Analysis: Colleges and universities face an unpredictable legislative session

No offense, K-12. But higher education really could be a fun reporting gig at the 2020 Idaho Legislature. Four big stories — which all unfolded after the 2019 session — make for a fascinating 2020: Budget cuts. The fiscal forecast for higher ed is, well, unsettled. All of the state’s two- and four-year colleges had…

Idahoans won’t be ignored about Common Core

It appears the State Board ignored the valid Common Core critiques leveled by concerned Idahoans. That’s shameful.

Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Jan. 2 and beyond

The 2020 Legislature convenes Monday, but state superintendent Sherri Ybarra has no events or meetings on tap for this week or next week, according to the schedule posted on her website.