News
The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
State Board asks Ybarra to justify her $100 million budget increase
“Are we going to see better graduation rates, see more students succeeding and how are we measuring that?” one Board member asked.
Four Idaho educators recognized by the White House
Find out which teachers won presidential awards.
Students show off STEM skills for lawmakers
Some 50 Idaho lawmakers toured White Pine STEM Academy Monday.
Report: Idaho higher ed spending lags in national rankings
But in some respects, Idaho’s funding picture is far less dire, based on a Pew Charitable Trusts report issued Tuesday.
An inside look at one district’s reinvention process
The most important part of the turnaround effort is changing the culture, improving the climate and restoring pride in the district for students and patrons.
Education news across Idaho
Wanted: College applicants, schools interested in a National Geographic competition and competitive high school fundraisers.
They’re not on their phones! Students choose to play on ninja warrior course
The community raised money for an outdoor obstacle course at Middleton Middle School.
District leaders to request changes in local K-12 funding
These changes or “resolutions” will be debated at the Idaho School Boards Association’s conference next month.
Forty-five and counting: Little’s growing field of State Board applicants
Seven people applied after Gov. Brad Little’s June 17 deadline. The list includes new appointee Shawn Keough, two former State Board members, and one of state superintendent Sherri Ybarra’s top aides.
University presidents pledge collaboration during all-star panel discussion
Gov. Brad Little said it might have been the first time the general public got to watch four university presidents talk strategy with a sitting governor.