Idaho State Board of Education

Application season opens for veteran teachers

The State Board is accepting applications for Idaho’s brand-new master educator premiums.

Tuition increases need to occur less often

A college education is a great investment for individuals and for our state as a whole. We all have a stake in keeping it as affordable as we possibly can. Our students are depending on us.

Rules reauthorization process underway

This week, state agencies are sending Gov. Brad Little a list of rules that could safely expire — and a couple of outdated education rules may wind up on the list.

State Board outlines next steps in search for higher ed ‘systemness’

Armed with a consultant’s study, board members will look for ways to streamline higher education operations.

State Board meets, takes no action on U of I personnel issue

For the second time this month, the board held a closed executive session to discuss an undisclosed personnel issue at the University of Idaho.

State Board could name interim Boise State president Friday

An interim president would be expected to lead BSU during the transition after Bob Kustra retires June 30.

Latest ‘go-on’ snapshot shows some improvement

But even if the college enrollment numbers are trending upward — and that’s open to interpretation — Idaho is still a long way from hitting its much-touted “60 percent goal.”

Statehouse roundup, 1.24.17: State Board questioned on evaluations training plan

Gov. Butch Otter and some key legislators have tied the fate of teacher pay raises to an improved teacher evaluations process. The training carries a $2.5 million price tag.

East Idaho’s go-on rates: Lowest in the state

While church missions have long affected an immediate entrance to college, other factors are now impacting postsecondary educational pursuits.

‘Adult completer’ scholarship plan will resurface in 2017

Gov. Butch Otter and the State Board of Education want to put $5 million into this scholarship program. A sharply divided Senate rejected the idea earlier this year.