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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Superintendent Ybarra’s weekly schedule: Nov. 18-21
Ybarra is scheduled to attend the National Summit on Education Reform in California later this week.
New reading scores: Kindergarten numbers drop further, achievement gaps linger
Reading scores increased in grades 1-3 compared to a year ago, all according to the latest release of reading scores.
EdNews’ new website provides transparency on progress towards Idaho’s education goals
The purpose of the new site is to help educators, parents, lawmakers and taxpayers better understand the expectations and goals of those who lead Idaho’s public education system.
Tromp announces rural pilot program
In a speech to Treasure Valley business leaders, Boise State University’s president defended the diversity and inclusion programs that have sparked a conservative backlash. “What I’m interested in is catching students wherever we can catch them.”
Task force leaders record special EdNews podcast
Listen as Debbie Critchfield, Bill Gilbert and Greg Wilson answer critical education questions during a 45-minute interview.
Up to 2,000 kids could see changes to free-and-reduced lunch access
In Washington, more than 15,000 kids could see eligibility changes to free-and-reduced-priced lunch. In Idaho, that number is far lower.
Universities asked to reduce spending; K-12 budgets to be protected
Gov. Brad Little is attempting to align spending with revenue trajectories for this year and next. He has some exemptions.
Where are Idaho’s fall reading scores?
The State Department of Education has only released skeletal results from the fall reading test. The full data report is important, because it will allow parents and patrons to see how K-3 students fared in their neighborhood schools.
“My way of remembering”: Idaho schools celebrate Veterans Day
Boise’s Rolling Hills Public Charter School was one of many across the state that held an event, Monday, to celebrate veterans.
Charter proposal falls on final day of ISBA convention
One of the closest votes of the day was a resolution to limit the number of charter schools allowed per 25,000 residents of a school district.