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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Idaho’s principal evaluations get mixed reviews
Find out how Idaho compares to other states examined by the National Council on Teacher Quality.
Few presidential searches fail the way Boise State’s did
National expert discusses best practices in presidential hires.
Four days late, Ybarra files campaign finance report
It’s unclear whether state superintendent Sherri Ybarra will have to pay a $50-a-day fine. Democratic nominee Cindy Wilson chided Ybarra over the violation.
Spring test scores: a mixed bag
Scores improved on Idaho’s standardized test. But Idaho scores dropped on a leading college-entrance exam.
Ybarra fails to file campaign finance report
The latest report — covering the runup to the May 15 primary — was due Thursday. Ybarra could face fines of up to $50 per day.
Education news around Idaho
In this week’s briefs you will find Governors cup scholarship recipients, Idaho STEM educator award deadline extended and school grants for peer-based suicide prevention.
Spending in governor’s primaries topped $11.4 million
The nominees begin the race to the Nov. 6 election with depleted bank accounts — and Democratic nominee Paulette Jordan holding an edge over Republican Brad Little.
State kicks off training program ahead of reading test rollout
Every Idaho elementary school will begin using a new, online reading test next school year.
Experienced teachers push for better pay amid K-12 funding overhaul
Three public funding-formula forums remain.
Kustra suggests change to higher education structure
Appointed boards of trustees could give Idaho universities a powerful core of local advocates, and ease the State Board of Education’s workload, the retiring Boise State University president said Monday.