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House Education repeals teacher certification standards
Also, the committee abruptly adjourned before taking any action on math, science or English standards.
Study: Bachelor’s degrees boost annual salaries by $32,000 in Idaho
The Thomas B. Fordham Institute released its finding on Idaho’s education earnings gap Tuesday.
Study: Idaho ranks 39th in providing children a ‘chance for success’
While family income and employment rates have improved, Idaho’s national ranking has declined, according to EdWeek.
White Pine trustees acknowledge second open meeting violation in five months
Trustees admitted Tuesday to secretly approving payouts for major facilities projects during a Jan. 22 executive session.
Statehouse roundup, 2.3.20: Bill targets March, August school election dates
Rep. Wendy Horman, R-Idaho Falls, said she discussed her idea with constituents who are frustrated by obscure school election dates. But she said she hasn’t discussed the bill with education groups.
Latino students matter to Idaho’s future, experts say. So why do they lag behind peers?
The success of Latino students is going to be critical to Idaho’s economic future, according to national and local experts. But the state stumbles when it comes to ensuring all Latino students are successful in school and prepared for Idaho’s future workforce. The number of Latino students in Idaho schools has nearly doubled in the…
Charter commission names new director
Jenn Thompson, the commission’s program manager since 2017, was named director on Friday.
Ybarra, Hispanic Commission, emphasize improving student outcomes
“Our work is far from done,” the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs board chair said. “Too many Hispanic children in Idaho are still falling behind.”
Analysis: Dual credit — and a point of diminishing returns
Idaho’s advanced opportunities program is growing, and lawmakers will consider a record $20 million budget for next year. But college go-on numbers are static — even as more students take advantage of the dual-credit programs.
Authorities awaiting audit results in financial probe of Blackfoot charters
As a result, the investigation may “take a little longer,” Bingham County Prosecutor Paul Rogers said.