Kevin Richert
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Aug. 19-23
Budget discussions take up much of state superintendent Sherri Ybarra’s time this week.
Breaking down the new IRI and ISAT scores
It took several months, but the State Department of Education released final numbers from the spring tests late Thursday afternoon. Here’s a breakdown of some key numbers.
Tromp speaks on diversity flap
Boise State University’s president said in an interview Thursday the controversy was caused, in part, by context and confusion.
Master educator premium reviews hit some glitches
The State Board of Education is still hoping to award the $4,000-a-year bonuses by its Sept. 1 deadline.
House Republicans plan Meridian town hall
During a similar meeting in July in Twin Falls, campus diversity and inclusion programs emerged as a talking point.
Twin Falls district shuts down gun raffle fundraiser
“We’re not taking a stand on gun rights,” district spokeswoman Eva Craner told Ryan Blake of the Twin Falls Times-News. “It’s just not an appropriate raffle for our students.”
A showdown on Common Core? Hearings could center on standards
Hundreds of Idahoans asked for a say on school academic standards. Starting Aug. 19, they’ll get their wish.
Green on campus security: Current gun laws ‘just aren’t helping’
In an interview with the Lewiston Tribune, new University of Idaho President C. Scott Green says he has already spoken to general counsel about how the university would respond to a mass shooting threat.
State Board search: still no word on appointments
The shorthanded board will meet Wednesday afternoon to hire a new University of Idaho athletic director.
Idaho Press: Grants and corporate dollars cover Boise State diversity program costs
The cost of the Boise State University diversity and inclusion programs — and the source of the funding — is one element in a lingering legislative debate.