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Superintendent candidates to square off in next week’s debate
Monday’s 8 p.m. debate is this election cycle’s third televised matchup in the Idaho Public Television debate series.
My goodbye to teaching: why I left the profession I was called to
Why one Idaho teacher went from an idealistic, hopeful new educator to one who was ready to close the classroom door for good.
State Board reviews reports on test scores and staff shortages
The board plans to propose a teaching apprenticeship program to help districts fill vacancies with staff who are interested in becoming certified teachers.
Inside the orchestrated efforts to support — or oppose — a $410 million education bill
The 489 emails to Gov. Brad Little — obtained through a public records request — offer a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes politicking heading into the Sept. 1 special legislative session.
Surveys: Student engagement remains below pre-pandemic levels
Just 45.5% of students in grades 3 though 12 reported being engaged at school. The average is down slightly from last year’s 45.7%.
Idaho’s teachers are tired, but they’re sticking it out
More than 500 Idaho educators completed our 23-question survey, sharing their thoughts on the state of their profession.
Educators open up about classroom realities
Many wish that parents, politicians, and community members would listen to their pleas and ideas before making decisions or forming hasty conclusions about Idaho’s education system.
It’s not the teacher pipeline that’s the problem – it’s the classroom reality
Simply put, enough people enter the profession but not enough stay. Idaho’s colleges are pivoting to solve the problem.
Months into the school year, schools still struggling to fill staff
And most of the administrators EdNews surveyed rated their teacher turnover this school year as “more than average.”
Analysis: A stealth election will shape CWI’s future
A 2020 trustees’ election threw North Idaho College into turmoil. Could the same thing happen at the College of Western Idaho?