Month: September 2019
How U.S. News and World Report grades Idaho’s colleges and universities
The magazine’s detailed scoring system is weighted heavily on student outcomes, such as graduation rates; faculty resources; and “expert opinion,” which gauges a school’s reputation by considering other rankings and ratings.
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Sept. 9-13
Among the items on this week’s schedule: a meeting of Gov. Brad Little’s K-12 task force.
Episode 177: The Future of School Funding in Idaho
This week we cover a new school funding ballot initiative that Reclaim Idaho is working on, and take a first look at State Supt. Sherri Ybarra’s new public school budget request.
Education News from Around Idaho
Catch up on the latest school grant and volunteer opportunities, and see how one district beefed up its security.
Seems crazy to allow kids to attend school with head lice
The West Ada School District has a puzzling policy. What’s your school’s policy?
Bonneville postpones hiring a deputy superintendent for financial and political reasons
The decision is to replace a six-figure payout to the former superintendent and appease the community.
Wall Street Journal: College of Idaho tops state’s rankings
The Journal ranked 801 colleges and universities nationally and the C of I came in at No. 360.
Districts ponder next steps after failed bond issues
Aug. 27 was a rough election day for school districts across Idaho. Six bond issues failed, leaving more than $154 million in school projects in limbo.
Providing students access to career pathways is imperative to economic growth
Now more than ever it is critical that students graduate prepared to thrive in the REAL world where they will live and work as adults.
It’s time for an initiative to invest in K-12 education
Last year, Idaho left more than 6,300 STEM-related jobs unfilled. That resulted in millions in unpaid wages that SHOULD have gone into the pockets of Idahoans.