Many of the recommendations for reducing compliance reports would require changes to Idaho law.
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New numbers, old problem: 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.
Blackfoot considers later start times
The East Idaho district is considering starting classes a half hour later than normal.
Cassia launches mental health program
“We are addressing the child on the emotional side,” said district spokeswoman Debbie Critchfield.
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.
Screening committee named for Boise State president’s search
Its job is to recommend a list of finalists to the State Board of Education.
Education news around Idaho
In this week’s briefs Presidential Scholar nominations are open for seniors, two rural Idaho teachers win a STEM award and Nampa teens get artistic for Day of the Dead.
Shelley superintendent to retire
Shelley Superintendent Bryan Jolley has announced his plans to retire in June.
State Board calls for shakeup in higher education funding
Members approved a funding model that would pay colleges and universities based on the degrees they produce instead of enrollment or credit hours.
Idaho State’s enrollment drops
The decline is 2.5 percent among undergraduates and .8 percent among graduate students, despite some positive enrollment indicators.
Ybarra seeks consistency in mastery education program
“The worst thing in the world would be to have 170 definitions of what competency is…” State Board President Linda Clark said.
ISU hosts all-girl STEM event
Some students examined a human brain. Others flew simulated drones.
State seeks input on new parent and educator staff surveys
Beginning this year, parent and staff voices will play a larger role in school accountability.
Idaho ACT scores unchanged from 2017
Barely a third of Idaho’s Class of 2018 took the college-placement test. The test’s vendor cautions against making broad state-to-state comparisons.
Ybarra, Wilson to square off in one more debate
Both camps confirmed that KTVB is organizing an Oct. 29 event.
Rankings, rankings, rankings: Fact-checking Monday’s gubernatorial debate
Here’s what Brad Little and Paulette Jordan had to say about education. And here’s what the numbers really say.
Fact-checking endorsements from the superintendent’s debate
A number of claims in Friday’s statewide debate warrant a closer scrutiny.
Analysis: In a testy superintendent’s debate, narratives come into sharp focus
The two candidates exchanged barbs early and often on Friday.
Five legislative races to watch
The vast majority of legislative races won’t be competitive, so keep an eye out for these five races on Nov. 6.
Wilson builds on fundraising edge over Ybarra
Democrat Cindy Wilson heads into the final four weeks of the state superintendent’s race with nearly a 4-to-1 fundraising advantage over GOP incumbent Sherri Ybarra.