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State identifies lowest-performing public schools
Find out whether your school is on the list.
Top-performing high schools honored
Find out if your school made this list and details about the process.
Bonneville trustees approve six-figure retirement payout to Shackett
The details of a separation agreement were made public Monday only after a public records request was made by Idaho Education News.
Reading scores drop across the board
The lackluster results point to the need for a new test, state officials say. In 2018-19, Idaho will spend nearly $13 million to try to help students at risk.
Safety expert, educators express concerns over Ybarra security plan
Critics say she developed a $21 million plan without input from key leaders and it conflicts with security plans already in place.
Bonneville superintendent to retire after upcoming school year
Chuck Shackett is stepping down after 37 years in education. A separation agreement extends his employment as a consultant.
Commission quietly enforces professional education standards
The professional fate of every Idaho educator lies in the hands of these experts.
Idaho’s advanced opportunities bill: $16 million and rising
More than 32,000 students took part in the popular program last school year — earning at least $55 million worth of college credits.
Ybarra, Wilson square off on teacher pay and school funding
Both candidates went on the offensive early.
IASA honors educators for excellence in leadership
Find out who won the annual awards.
Ybarra replaces two top staffers
The positions are two of the most important — and visible — in Ybarra’s SDE.
State officials prepare to identify lowest-performing schools
The schools will be identified based on student achievement, student growth, graduation rates, English language proficiency and school quality indicators.
Inspire Idaho: Boise’s highly effective board habits
This article is part of our year-long series called Inspire Idaho, which spotlights schools doing something differently for a better outcome for students.
Lawmakers get a first glimpse at a new-look, streamlined funding plan
In the months to come, lawmakers will scrutinize the pros and cons of stripping away numerous K-12 line items — including the $761.6 million career ladder budget for teacher salaries.
Analysis: A closer look at Idaho’s ‘college-ready’ ranking
Last week, U.S. News and World Report ranked Idaho No. 5 in the nation for college readiness, and education leaders and Idaho Republicans were atwitter. But overall, Idaho’s education system earned mediocre marks.
Most principals earn high marks on annual evaluations
Some experts and studies peg principal evaluations as an increasingly vital area of accountability.
After 21 years of change, Balukoff steps away from Boise board
A new trustee will replace the accountant, businessman and two-time gubernatorial candidate. “It’ll be a little bit of a loss to be on the sidelines,” he said.
Lifelong Idahoan takes on challenging presidential position
The lawyer turned educator says Idaho State University is in a “fiscal crisis.”
Ybarra amended campaign reports after paying herself $2,400
After her primary victory, Ybarra’s treasurer changed how multiple campaign transactions were reported to the state.