Kevin Richert
IEA criticizes Ybarra in TV ad
In the 30-second ad, the state’s largest teachers’ union says incumbent Sherri Ybarra “can’t be trusted” to manage Idaho schools.
Idaho loses ground on the SAT
Idaho’s scores on the college-placement exam dropped. On top of that, Idaho’s scores don’t stack up well against comparable states. Here’s the latest data, in context.
West Ada gets go-ahead for new high school
District officials had hoped to open Owyhee High in 2020. A 2021 opening is now more likely.
Education’s stake in the Medicaid expansion debate
For six years, lawmakers have debated the fate of the 62,000 Idahoans in the Medicaid coverage “gap.” Only recently has education emerged as an element in this discussion.
Adult completer scholarship gets off to a slow start
The State Board of Education awarded less than $80,000 in scholarships this fall. The Legislature approved up to $2.7 million to help adult students return to college and get a degree.
Idaho makes no headway toward ’60 percent goal’
After seven years, two task forces and $133 million in spending, Idaho is unable to convince more high school graduates to continue their education.
Boise State enrollment sets another record
The increases at the state’s largest university defied economic trends — and decreases at the state’s other four-year universities.
Otter: Extend Idaho’s five-year plan for K-12
“If you bring peace to the school yard, you’ll bring peace to the Legislature,” the retiring governor said last week, in a speech covered by Betsy Russell of the Idaho Press.
U of I enrollment drops 2.6 percent
Still, some numbers showed some promise. Outgoing President Chuck Staben said the university should “stay the course” on enrollment initiatives.
College Application Week is coming to high schools across Idaho
Last year, 10,503 students filled out 15,412 college applications during the week-long event.