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Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Sept. 23-26

Sherri Ybarra has four events and meetings listed on her schedule this week, and no events or meetings posted for Friday.

Master educator premiums: no word yet

About 1,400 veteran teachers are waiting for word on the three-year, $4,000-a-year premiums.

College of Idaho adds a record class of new students

The Caldwell private college opened its doors to 406 new students — 361 first-year students and 45 transfer students.

Hagerman launches innovative ag and food science course

The goal is to provide high school graduates with the skills they need to work in the Magic Valley’s food manufacturing sector.

Meridian Press: Suburban districts seek help from ‘bond fatigue’

School trustees from across the state will consider the proposals in November, in the runup to the 2020 legislative session.

National groups forecast looming teacher shortage

By 2026, the nation will need even more elementary and secondary school teachers

Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Sept. 16-18

There are only three events and meetings listed for the week, and nothing on the calendar for Thursday or Friday.

National poll: Younger adults are more skeptical about immunizations

Eighty-four percent of respondents said children should be immunized before they can attend school.

DeVos’ top deputy to tour Idaho schools Monday

The U.S. Department of Education’s top deputy will tour two Treasure Valley schools Monday. From 9 to 9:45 a.m., Mitchell Zais is slated to tour One Stone, an independent, tuition-free high school in Downtown Boise. From 1 to 2 p.m., he will tour Elevate Academy, a new Caldwell charter school that offers career-technical education programs…