News
The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Graduates
This is the total number of students who graduated from an Idaho high school in 2018. [numbers_source file=”http://www.idahoednews.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Graduation-Rates-2016_Numbers.xlsx” link_text=”2016 Graduation Rate”]
Districts in Idaho
Idaho has 115 school districts with more than 650 schools.
Charter Schools in Idaho
Idaho has 65 individually funded public charter schools/districts.
Average Charter Administrator Salary
This is the average charter administrator salary from the 2018-19 school year as reported by charters to the State Department of Education. This is base salary and does not include extra perks. [numbers_source file=”http://www.idahoednews.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Charter-Salaries_2017-2018_Numbers.xlsx” link_text=”Charter Salaries”]
Heritage Middle School students raise climate awareness
While kids around the world walked out of class to protest climate change on Friday, students at Heritage Middle School walked between classrooms — educating classmates to raise awareness.
State launches search for new CTE administrator
Applications will be accepted through Oct. 4.
First task force subcommittee finalizes its recommendations
The three remaining subcommittees are expected to finalize their recommendations next week.
Two dozen Idaho educators disciplined last year
Breach of contract was the most common violation.
Analysis: The battle begins over the next career ladder
An Idaho Freedom Foundation report sets the stage for a debate over another round of pay raises — this time, designed to reward veteran teachers.
Task force subcommittee debates school budget priorities
Because funding is limited, the Legislature probably won’t be able to implement all of the recommendations from Gov. Brad Little’s task force at the same time.