Carly Flandro
Four South Idaho districts ask for multimillion-dollar levies
School leaders say the money would be used for things like salaries, busing, school safety and athletics.
Critchfield floats administrator apprenticeship program; says their pay rate is less than teachers’
INSIDE: Budget increases are minimal as schools face enrollment plateaus and declines.
New teachers feel unprepared — Critchfield is calling on colleges of education to change that
Her proposal “would be a very significant addition to what we do with our prep programs,” and would take time to develop.
District 29: Pocatello rematch could carry big education implications
Here’s where the candidates stand on key education issues.
While teacher retention rates are higher, long-term workforce concerns persist
The slight uptick reverses a multiple-year trend of post-pandemic declines in the statewide teacher retention rate.
Charter tours highlight existing choices and give voice to parents
The tours come as talk of private school subsidies heats up ahead of the 2025 legislative session.
School leaders will ask patrons for $244 million this November
Find out if your district has a measure on the ballot — and what it costs.
State lowers long-term academic goals to help narrow achievement gaps
The goal overhaul for graduation rates, ISAT scores, and language learner progress marks the first time the federally-mandated benchmarks have been updated since 2017.
Grants aim to bolster art programs, teacher recruitment and retention in rural schools
The state is accepting applications through the end of this month.
School trustees’ legislative proposals call for more state funding amid budget crunches
Also on the table: Pre-K initiatives and voucher opposition