The biggest driver of Ybarra’s 2021 budget is a $40 million proposal to increase pay for veteran teachers.
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School savings surpass $323 million
Increased state funding accompanies added savings for school districts and charter schools across Idaho.
Educators back science standards during divided House hearing
The wide-ranging debate touched on climate change, human impact on the environment and whether Christopher Columbus was racist.
Buhl superintendent disciplined for inaccurate teacher reports
The Professional Standards Commission last week took action against the Buhl superintendent and a Jerome Middle School teacher accused of making inappropriate comments to students and staff members.
High school graduation rates remain flat overall but decreases among Hispanics
The graduation rate among Hispanic students dropped by 2 percentage points last year.
Statehouse roundup, 1.16.20: Second day of testimony favors retention of math standards
Thursday’s hearing was similar, but slightly more contentious than Wednesday’s meeting.
Analysis: Idaho’s Common Core debate is the nation’s Common Core debate
The Legislature’s first hearing on the Common Core standards was predictably polarized — and the talking points are hardly unique to Idaho.
EdNews announces new accountability reporting project
Throughout 2020, we want to track the performance of Gov. Brad Little, state superintendent Sherri Ybarra and State Board of Education President Debbie Critchfield on education issues. But before we launch the project, we want suggestions from you.
In a time of transition, presidents discuss challenges and opportunities
During a Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce panel discussion, the presidents of Idaho’s four-year institutions said little about the budget cuts facing the higher education system.
Statehouse roundup, 1.9.20: Common Core hearings begin Tuesday at the Statehouse
The House Education Committee will review math, English language arts and science standards.