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Idaho’s SAT struggles — in East Idaho districts and charters
Most of East Idaho’s 28 districts and charter schools lost ground on the state’s key college placement exams compared to last year.
Supreme Court decision deals blow to nation’s teachers unions
Ruling means that school districts will no longer be able to require their employees to pay negotiating fees to the unions that bargain on their behalf. This could lead to a decline in union membership and dues.
Party time: Republicans and Democrats kick off political conventions this week
State Superintendent Sherri Ybarra is not expected to attend the GOP convention this week.
Idaho’s budget surplus to exceed $100 million
State budget writers were briefed on the amount — and what it will help pay for in 2019 — during a meeting in Pocatello Monday.
Balukoff won’t seek re-election to Boise school board
The businessman, accountant and two-time gubernatorial candidate has served on the board for 21 years.
Updated: New Plymouth hires superintendent
School board chair Dave Brogan explains the process and the hire. The school district has been in turmoil for much of 2018.
Quiet negotiations season leads to a variety of teacher raises
Most of Idaho’s large districts have master contracts in place. INSIDE: Some contract details, including raises and benefits for 2018-19.
State Board expands online college application program
The program is designed to allow Idaho students to apply to multiple colleges and universities at one time without paying application fees.
What you should know about the White House’s proposal to merge the education department into a new agency
The Trump administration announced a big-picture government reorganization Thursday. Changes to the Cabinet are relatively rare.
Charter school for at-risk kids to open in Caldwell
The new career-technical school seeks to bridge the gap between education and the work force.