News

The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.

Charter commissioners discuss financial ‘malpractice’, low performance and closing schools in leaked audio

A recording from a closed-door meeting reveals critiques of several Idaho charter schools. Commission and charter school leaders released statements after hearing the audio.

Education news from around Idaho

Caldwell is getting another charter school, Idaho’s education efforts gain national recognition and more.

Idaho SAT scores continue to drop

The average score on the college entrance exam has dropped more than 20 points since 2017.

Teachers create lessons plans from award-winning TV series

Idaho Public Television partners with Idaho educators to develop curriculum for fourth graders based on the “Idaho Experience” series.

Ybarra hires school safety and student engagement director

Eric J. Studebaker succeeds Matt McCarter, and is scheduled to report to work in mid-July.

Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: June 24-June 28

Ybarra is on vacation this week and has no events scheduled.

Longtime State Board members retire

Gov. Brad Little is reviewing applications to fill the vacancies.

Commission suspends former Shelley principal’s administrative certificate

The decision follows Eric Lords’ admission that he used school funds for more than $3,700 in personal purchases.

Chubbuck charter moving into Sears department store

The new building will allow the K-6 charter to expand enrollment from 180 elementary students to 580 K-12 students by 2022. The students will largely be pulled from traditional public schools in Pocatello and Chubbuck.