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

Business executives push for ‘higher ed CEO’

Seven business executives say the state could save untold millions of dollars by hiring a “higher ed CEO” to look for savings. Creating the CEO’s office could cost $2.5 million in 2018-19.

Jensen touts change in American Falls, reflects on schools chief run

The 32-year, highly decorated educator with greying hair discussed his plans for the rural and diverse Southeast Idaho district, and reminisced on minute details surrounding his 2014 run for state superintendent.

Ybarra unveils early childhood education proposal

Representatives from Achieve3000 pitched their digital learning tool called Smarty Ants to state education leaders.

Education news around Idaho

In this week’s briefs, a new charter school is under construction and STEM grants are available for educators.

State Board of Education spokesman resigns

Blake Youde will leave the State Board later this month to work as an independent contractor focusing on government relations work.

Idaho’s universities head into a year of turnover

Three Idaho colleges and universities need new presidents. While the state searches for applicants, what will happen to a series of recommendations to reshape the higher education system?

ISBA hires new policy and government affairs director

Quinn Perry will help advance the organization’s legislative agenda and develop policy for school board members.

College of Eastern Idaho narrows presidential candidate pool to four

Finalists will participate in a public forum later this month, where they will participate in a question-and-answer session.

Kustra announces retirement as BSU president

“Boise State has become the metropolitan research university of distinction we envisioned,” Bob Kustra said in a letter to university staff Wednesday. Kustra will retire on June 30.