EdNews journalists will ask questions of the governor and state superintendent candidates during live, televised debates next week.
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James Vandermaas, candidate for Congress
After spending a career in law enforcement, James Vandermaas opposes arming classroom teachers, and says “common-sense” regulations could make schools and communities safer.
State Board approves tuition and fee increases
Find out how much of an increase students can expect at University of Idaho, Boise State University and Idaho State University.
Rockland hires superintendent
Driggs Elementary School principal Greg Larson will fill the position on July 1, the district posted on its website Wednesday.
Lawmakers face a funding and accountability puzzle
A legislative committee wants to present a new school funding formula to the 2019 Legislature. One question: Can the state link its funding formula to school accountability?
Democratic candidates agree on most everything — except charters
Governor candidates A.J. Balukoff and Paulette Jordan discussed Idaho education for an hour on Monday and had more in common than not.
Research group: Some Idaho teacher-prep programs underperform
One national expert says the quality of teacher-prep programs affects student performance.
Whatever became of the higher ed task force?
The 2018 Legislature did little with the recommendations from Gov. Butch Otter’s higher ed task force. The next move may belong to Idaho’s next governor.
Ybarra defends legislative record
The state superintendent pushed back against news media and advertising campaigns that rank Idaho’s education system as 48th in the nation.
Superintendent candidates share their education reform ideas
Democratic candidates Cindy Wilson and Allen Humble and GOP candidate Jeff Dillon answered a range of questions from a panel at Boise State University Tuesday.
Idaho NAEP scores steady, and in line with national numbers
State superintendent Sherri Ybarra said is “pleased” with the latest NAEP results. The numbers haven’t changed much since 2015, when Ybarra said she was concerned by a drop in math scores.
Thirteen public charter schools incur academic sanctions
The state has imposed academic sanctions on 13 of its 25 charter schools requiring reauthorization.
Idaho’s virtual schools struggle
The more than 6,000 students enrolled in Idaho’s virtual schools perform well below their brick-and-morter peers.
State Board hires two presidents
The new leaders will take over at Idaho State University and Lewis-Clark State College this summer. Their salaries were also approved on Thursday.
Meet the state superintendent candidates
Attend this free event on Tuesday or watch it live on the Idaho Education News Facebook page.
Does Idaho have a bullying problem?
Administrative reports suggest schools are mostly safe. Surveyed students say otherwise.
Do not disturb, testing in progress
Tuesday is SAT Day, when almost every high school junior in Idaho takes the college entrance exam for free.
Unfinished work: Report spotlights K-12 task force funding needs
It will take at least another $120 million to implement the recommendations from the K-12 task force, according to a new report.
In the wake of school shootings, candidates stake out differences on safety
The gubernatorial candidates split along party lines on arming teachers and gun control.
Clete Edmunson’s going home to Council
After months of turmoil in New Plymouth, the long-time Idaho educator was named the school superintendent in his hometown.