Teachers

Idaho extends deadline for rural educator incentive program

The program, now serving its fifth cohort, supports educators teaching in rural and underserved schools by providing up to $12,000 in financial assistance over four years.

Boise elementary teacher awarded state’s highest honor

State superintendent Debbie Critchfield presented the 2027 CapEd Idaho Teacher of the Year award to Amanda Holland during a surprise ceremony Wednesday.

Idaho teachers’ union to cut staff, close regional offices

The cuts come after members called for a closer look at IEA’s budget and after a new law took effect.

Report: Idaho offers no extra funds for hard-to-fill teaching positions

The state ranks 36th nationally in average teacher pay and provides no targeted salary supplements for difficult-to-staff schools or subjects.

Blaine County imposes contract terms after deadlock with teachers’ union

Rather than reopen negotiations for a fourth time, trustees unanimously voted for a tentative agreement that union members had rejected because it lacked ongoing raises.

Where teachers are — and aren’t — getting raises

One district will see a 0.5% base increase, but many will only provide moves on the career ladder.

‘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.