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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Teacher bonuses could be announced next week
After a short delay, the State Board hopes to soon name who earned the $4,000 annual master educator premiums designed to reward Idaho’s best veteran teachers.
High demand puts school safety office behind schedule
Staff put in 2,000 hours of safety training and consulting, twice as many hours as the year before. The office wants another security analyst to help with the workload.
‘Utter contempt:’ Bonneville critics rip $2 million emergency levy
The levies are designed to help districts accommodate enrollment increases, and Bonneville has used this option for at least a decade. Statewide, districts will collect $11.5 million in emergency levies.
Idaho teen participates in national mock Senate
Cora Chaney was selected to represent Idaho at Girls Nation, a leadership program aimed at promoting civic leadership and engagement.
New superintendent plans to unite Middleton by listening and learning
Sherawn Reberry is looking to the future, putting Middleton’s share of controversy in the rearview mirror.
Districts flock to technology for managing visitors
The systems are serve as a digital guest book and security screening system, checking guests against a sex offender registry and more.
Education News from Around Idaho
Catch up on the latest school grant and volunteer opportunities, and see how one district beefed up its security.
Bonneville postpones hiring a deputy superintendent for financial and political reasons
The decision is to replace a six-figure payout to the former superintendent and appease the community.
Districts ponder next steps after failed bond issues
Aug. 27 was a rough election day for school districts across Idaho. Six bond issues failed, leaving more than $154 million in school projects in limbo.
Ybarra budget request includes salary boost for veteran teachers
The state superintendent wants an additional $40 million to keep experienced teachers in the classroom. All told, her budget request includes slightly more than $100 million in new spending.