Teachers
‘It’s just in your blood:’ Mother-daughter duo teach at North Idaho elementary
Students pass Mrs. DeVore’s noisy kindergarten room — then, a few doors down, do a double take. It’s Ms. DeVore’s room again.
New teacher evaluation system aims to treat educators like learners
The state in 2024 signed a two-year contract with online teacher evaluation platform 2gnoMe — pronounced “to know me.” Founder and CEO Ilya Zeldin said the idea began with a simple observation.
50 years and counting … Twin Falls teacher has no plans to retire
She loves school and she loves the kids. And she’s the longest active teacher in Idaho.
Most Idaho districts and charters start teachers at state minimum salary, 47 pay more
INSIDE: Find out who pays the most.
Report: Idaho can do more to nurture special education, EL teachers
Idaho — and most states — are not doing enough to prepare, attract and retain teachers for at-risk students, according to a report released Tuesday by the National Council on Teacher Quality.
Caldwell weighs budget challenges after state-mandated salary increases
State policymakers this year directed school districts to implement salary minimums. That will cost Caldwell $2 million.
Idaho climbs 12 spots in national rankings for starting teacher pay
Idaho made gains on teacher pay after the state invested in raises, but it still ranks last in per-student spending.
Most districts and charters must lift starting teacher pay to comply with state minimum
Find out how your district or charter school’s starting salary compares to the state’s minimum.
Teachers: Don’t count on 5% raises next year
Several variables affect raises, and this year’s contract negotiations will include an added wrinkle: Increasing minimum salary requirements.
Report: Idaho teacher shortages persist
Idaho has enough teachers, “but not enough of the right teachers in the right places,” according to the report.