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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Ybarra says she serves to support, not police
Ultimately, Ybarra, the seven appointed members of the State Board of Education, Gov. Butch Otter and the Legislature all have some responsibility for public schools and student achievement.
East Idaho trustee connects education to jobs
A trustee in the Soda Springs School District, Jim Stoor serves in local, state and national capacities.
Educators complain about lack of public involvement in compliance plan
State Department of Education officials assured teachers their voices will be heard as the ESSA compliance plan is updated between now and March.
Trustees learn about Idaho’s developing education policies
The State Board of Education and the State Department of Education held information workshops during the annual trustees convention.
Analysis: What a Trump presidency might mean for K-12
The president-elect endorses school vouchers and condemns Common Core. But these positions won’t necessarily find traction, even in a GOP-dominated Statehouse.
Live election results
Full results: 100 percent of precincts have reported.
Trump wins big in Idaho, GOP expands Statehouse supermajority
As of early Wednesday, Republicans were poised to expand their supermajority in the Idaho Legislature after flipping three House seats and one in the Senate.
East Idaho students rock the ‘mock’ vote on election day
Though most can’t vote in the general election, Skyline High students turn to their schools mock elections to let their voiced be heard.
Pocatello superintendent earns the state’s biggest raise
Doug Howell topped this year’s list of superintendent raises, though he’s still No. 12 compared to his counterparts.
Bullying data remains unavailable
Officials at the State Department of Education say they are still collecting and verifying information from districts and charters.