Kevin Richert
Master educator premiums: no word yet
About 1,400 veteran teachers are waiting for word on the three-year, $4,000-a-year premiums.
College of Idaho adds a record class of new students
The Caldwell private college opened its doors to 406 new students — 361 first-year students and 45 transfer students.
Analysis: The battle begins over the next career ladder
An Idaho Freedom Foundation report sets the stage for a debate over another round of pay raises — this time, designed to reward veteran teachers.
Hagerman launches innovative ag and food science course
The goal is to provide high school graduates with the skills they need to work in the Magic Valley’s food manufacturing sector.
Meridian Press: Suburban districts seek help from ‘bond fatigue’
School trustees from across the state will consider the proposals in November, in the runup to the 2020 legislative session.
National groups forecast looming teacher shortage
By 2026, the nation will need even more elementary and secondary school teachers
DeVos deputy touts school choice on Idaho tour
Mitchell Zais visited an independent high school in Boise and a Caldwell charter school. While he says public schools are a good fit for most students, families deserve choices — and money should follow students where they choose to go.
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Sept. 16-18
There are only three events and meetings listed for the week, and nothing on the calendar for Thursday or Friday.
National poll: Younger adults are more skeptical about immunizations
Eighty-four percent of respondents said children should be immunized before they can attend school.
DeVos’ top deputy to tour Idaho schools Monday
The U.S. Department of Education’s top deputy will tour two Treasure Valley schools Monday. From 9 to 9:45 a.m., Mitchell Zais is slated to tour One Stone, an independent, tuition-free high school in Downtown Boise. From 1 to 2 p.m., he will tour Elevate Academy, a new Caldwell charter school that offers career-technical education programs…