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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
High school graduation rates remain flat overall but decreases among Hispanics
The graduation rate among Hispanic students dropped by 2 percentage points last year.
Science standards hearing postponed to Wednesday
The hearing was originally scheduled for Monday morning.
Education news from around Idaho
Idaho high school students win big with art projects and presidential scholar nominations.
Statehouse roundup, 1.16.20: Second day of testimony favors retention of math standards
Thursday’s hearing was similar, but slightly more contentious than Wednesday’s meeting.
Analysis: Idaho’s Common Core debate is the nation’s Common Core debate
The Legislature’s first hearing on the Common Core standards was predictably polarized — and the talking points are hardly unique to Idaho.
EdNews announces new accountability reporting project
Throughout 2020, we want to track the performance of Gov. Brad Little, state superintendent Sherri Ybarra and State Board of Education President Debbie Critchfield on education issues. But before we launch the project, we want suggestions from you.
Majority of educators support English standards during packed Common Core hearing
The House Education Committee heard three hours of testimony Wednesday, but did not vote on the academic standards.
State law brings average teacher salaries over $51,000
Since the career-ladder salary law went into effect, teacher salaries are up 17 percent, even 20 percent in some districts. Find out the salary increases in your district or charter.
Low-performing online school posts unprecedented enrollment growth, again
The remote Southeast Idaho district’s home-learning program has added 2,500 students since 2016, far exceeding growth at any other district or charter in Idaho. It’s now Idaho’s largest virtual school.
Statehouse Roundup, 1.13.20: Common Core hearings postponed until Wednesday
In other news, the head of Idaho’s STEM Action Center says Idaho can’t afford to wait on investing in programs that can grow the state’s high-tech workforce.