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Otter calls for higher education shakeup

The Republican governor teased out proposals that are expected to dominate his final State of the State address.

Idaho’s graduation rate loses ground nationally

Idaho’s graduation rate did improve from 2015 to 2016. Still, Idaho lags behind the national average — with a grad rate ranking No. 40 in the nation.

Kerby reprimanded for violating state law and code of ethics

The lawmaker and former superintendent “willfully or deliberately” omitted teacher evaluation data, according to a state review panel.

State reprimands Sugar-Salem superintendent for altering data

“…Dunn misrepresented or deliberately omitted information regarding the evaluation of personnel…” a state agency ruled.

Business executives push for ‘higher ed CEO’

Seven business executives say the state could save untold millions of dollars by hiring a “higher ed CEO” to look for savings. Creating the CEO’s office could cost $2.5 million in 2018-19.

Idaho’s universities head into a year of turnover

Three Idaho colleges and universities need new presidents. While the state searches for applicants, what will happen to a series of recommendations to reshape the higher education system?

Kustra announces retirement as BSU president

“Boise State has become the metropolitan research university of distinction we envisioned,” Bob Kustra said in a letter to university staff Wednesday. Kustra will retire on June 30.

Trustees vote to move their elections

Inside: A complete list of how school trustees voted on 14 proposed resolutions, including the details of the decision to move their elections to November of odd-numbered years.

Ybarra vs. Dillon. Round One.

The GOP candidates for state superintendent faced off in their first public debate to answer questions from school leaders.