Sherri Ybarra

Teacher Appreciation Week has special importance in these trying times

Please take the time to reach out to the teachers you value – not just with words but also with actions.

Idaho schools adapting quickly to meet student needs

Idahoans are resilient and we have top-notch state and local leaders dedicated to ensuring that we come out of this stronger and better able to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future.

Supporting Idaho schools and students

Together, we can and will help our students dream, lead and achieve!

Celebrate teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week

They need to know how much they are valued — not just with words, but with actions.

The future looks bright for Idaho students

I, my staff, and school districts and educators across this state are committed to the success and well-being of your children.

Stakeholders are at the heart of initiative to keep students safe

I am proud of our outreach and more than pleased with the thousands of thoughtful, helpful comments we’ve gathered. The initiative will be stronger and richer for their input.

No outside study needed to see Idaho’s commitment to improving teacher pay

Work is underway this summer as the K-12 education funding formula committee moves from its two years of research into decision-making.

Idaho needs an accountability system that reflects state values and enables mutual responsibility

I want to share some principles that, if adhered to, will lead to such a system.

We need multiple strategies to address Idaho’s serious teacher shortage

Given the importance of a high-quality teacher in the classroom and how it relates to achievement, it’s time we begin to find strategies and realistic solutions to an issue that is also getting national attention.

Students will continue to persevere

You are going to experience misfortunes and you are going to fall, but that’s not the point: It’s how quickly you get back up, that really matters!