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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Analysis: A closer look at Idaho’s ‘college-ready’ ranking
Last week, U.S. News and World Report ranked Idaho No. 5 in the nation for college readiness, and education leaders and Idaho Republicans were atwitter. But overall, Idaho’s education system earned mediocre marks.
MAP: Where Idaho’s National Merit Scholars are from
UPDATED: Find out who received this prestigious scholarship.
Most principals earn high marks on annual evaluations
Some experts and studies peg principal evaluations as an increasingly vital area of accountability.
After 21 years of change, Balukoff steps away from Boise board
A new trustee will replace the accountant, businessman and two-time gubernatorial candidate. “It’ll be a little bit of a loss to be on the sidelines,” he said.
Lifelong Idahoan takes on challenging presidential position
The lawyer turned educator says Idaho State University is in a “fiscal crisis.”
New Plymouth appears poised to re-do superintendent hire
According to Thursday’s agenda, the board plans to declare it violated Idaho’s open meeting laws.
Middle-class families caught in a pre-K squeeze
While America’s low-income parents scramble for scarce public pre-K spots, middle-income parents scrounge to pay for increasingly costly private preschool.
Ybarra amended campaign reports after paying herself $2,400
After her primary victory, Ybarra’s treasurer changed how multiple campaign transactions were reported to the state.
Garden Valley hires new superintendent
Trustees made the decision Monday night.
EdNews files legal complaint against New Plymouth
The school board may have violated open meeting law when hiring its new superintendent.