News
The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Idaho State’s enrollment drops
The decline is 2.5 percent among undergraduates and .8 percent among graduate students, despite some positive enrollment indicators.
Ybarra seeks consistency in mastery education program
“The worst thing in the world would be to have 170 definitions of what competency is…” State Board President Linda Clark said.
ISU hosts all-girl STEM event
Some students examined a human brain. Others flew simulated drones.
State seeks input on new parent and educator staff surveys
Beginning this year, parent and staff voices will play a larger role in school accountability.
Idaho ACT scores unchanged from 2017
Barely a third of Idaho’s Class of 2018 took the college-placement test. The test’s vendor cautions against making broad state-to-state comparisons.
Ybarra, Wilson to square off in one more debate
Both camps confirmed that KTVB is organizing an Oct. 29 event.
Rankings, rankings, rankings: Fact-checking Monday’s gubernatorial debate
Here’s what Brad Little and Paulette Jordan had to say about education. And here’s what the numbers really say.
Fact-checking endorsements from the superintendent’s debate
A number of claims in Friday’s statewide debate warrant a closer scrutiny.
Analysis: In a testy superintendent’s debate, narratives come into sharp focus
The two candidates exchanged barbs early and often on Friday.
Five legislative races to watch
The vast majority of legislative races won’t be competitive, so keep an eye out for these five races on Nov. 6.