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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.
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.
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.
UPDATED: Lawmakers question Ybarra’s engagement with Legislature
Ybarra responded by saying she works hard and it is good that lawmakers want more interaction.
DeVos approves Idaho’s ESSA plan
“I’m excited to move from planning this new approach to implementing it,” Ybarra said.
After his final session as governor, Otter touts education record
A reflective Gov. Butch Otter praised lawmakers for putting more money into teacher pay raises, classroom technology, scholarships and a new reading test.
Pinch me! I’m going to a SpaceX rocket launch
And you can join me in Florida via Facebook to get a behind-the-scenes look at NASA and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. — Multimedia specialist Andrew Reed
The 2018 Legislature: A (not-too-early) look back
Who won? Who lost? And what does it all mean to students, parents and teachers? Recapping the soon-to-be-completed 2018 legislative session.
Sugar-Salem self-corrects superintendent hire after complaint
Idaho Education News alleged the district violated Idaho’s open meeting laws. While the prosecuting attorney investigated the claim, the board “self-cured” its actions.
Legislators move rapidly into budget mode
Statehouse roundup, 3.15.18: Spending bills pass easily, and the State Board of Education weighs in on the reading test impasse.
‘Go-on rate’ is stuck in neutral
In 2017, only 45 percent of Idaho high school graduates went straight to college. But the State Board of Education sees some good news in the numbers.
Students: ‘This is what Democracy looks like!’
Hundreds of teen gathered on the Statehouse steps in Boise to press adults to take action on school gun violence.
Ballot measures pass in West Ada, Lewiston, Twin Falls, Bonneville
All told, Idaho voters approved $348 million bond issues and school levies Tuesday.
Controversial scholarship bill is dead for the session
The Senate Education Committee will not hold a hearing on the bill, its sponsor said.
A $410 million election day: Here’s what’s on the line
On Tuesday, 44 of Idaho’s 115 school districts will go to voters seeking help to pay for new schools, building maintenance and day-to-day operations. See what’s on the ballot in your community.