One day after Don Coberly’s retirement plans went public, the board put the job search on the fast track. In essence, deputy superintendent Coby Dennis is the sole applicant for the job.
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Vendor claims state’s purchasing process was flawed
The Department of Administration denied Silverback’s request for administrative review, but the contract has not yet been awarded.
Freeman, Horman deny wrongdoing after rebuke from Otter
The dispute involves a $1 million state earmark to pay for a software program school districts can use for teacher evaluations.
Teacher surprised with $50,000
A heavy equipment diesel technology teacher in Boise was brought to tears on Thursday.
About half of students score at grade level on new reading test
This fall, K-3 students took a new test designed to offer a more complete measure of reading skills. State officials say the 2018 scores should not be compared with numbers from the previous test.
What’s next for education? Big changes loom in Legislature
Expect changes in committee leadership following the elections.
Middleton reinstates teachers involved in costume controversy
“There is nothing more than love and commitment in the hearts of these teachers,” the superintendent wrote.
Election 2018: What happened, and what it means for 2019 and beyond
Elections have consequences. And implications. Let’s spin Tuesday night’s election results forward.
The superintendent’s race: What you need to know
Democrat Cindy Wilson is challenging Republican incumbent Sherri Ybarra.
The governor’s race: what you need to know
On Tuesday, Idaho voters will elect their first new governor in a dozen years. What’s at stake for education? Here’s a study guide.
Your guide to voting Tuesday
Here are tips for how and where to vote — plus guidance for last-minute cramming (totally allowed).
State flags nearly half of all schools for improvement
All told, 336 of Idaho’s 725 public schools and charters have been identified as needing improvement in some area.
Idaho loses ground on the SAT
Idaho’s scores on the college-placement exam dropped. On top of that, Idaho’s scores don’t stack up well against comparable states. Here’s the latest data, in context.
Education’s stake in the Medicaid expansion debate
For six years, lawmakers have debated the fate of the 62,000 Idahoans in the Medicaid coverage “gap.” Only recently has education emerged as an element in this discussion.
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.
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.
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.
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.