State Superintendent Sherri Ybarra
Otter wants State Board to take ‘more active role’ on K-12
A spokesman for state superintendent Sherri Ybarra downplays the June 30 letter from Gov. Butch Otter to State Board of Education members.
Ybarra seeks $110 million budget boost for K-12
Two areas of emphasis: added money for teacher pay and funding help for school districts.
State official: Drop in math scores is a concern
State superintendent Sherri Ybarra is looking at putting money into coaching for math teachers, chief deputy Pete Koehler said this week.
State, districts start sifting through SBAC numbers
The controversial exam — aligned to Common Core standards — is likely to evolve in future years. If it survives into the future.
Otter spokesman: ‘Ongoing training’ needed in evaluations
Nearly 98 percent of teachers received a grade of proficient or better from their administrators. Leaders of three education groups defend the evaluation process.
State seeks volunteers for evaluation review committee
Educators, administrators, parents, business leaders and taxpayers are encouraged to volunteer prior to the July 3 deadline.