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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Middleton district reaches agreement in same-sex classrooms case
Superintendent Josh Middleton said boys and girls are not currently separated in any of the district’s classrooms.
Educators opt for unproven dual-language programs to close achievement gaps
Hispanic students continue to trail the rest of Idaho’s students by double-digit margins in many academic indicators. Language is the biggest barrier.
Idaho to stay the course with teacher evaluation model
The state will keep its evaluation tool in place. For the past two years, the state has received and accepted inaccurate teacher evaluations data from districts, prompting lawmakers and the State Board of Education to take action.
State Board: High school students shouldn’t be required to pass ISAT
There’s nothing new about this idea; this year’s seniors aren’t required to pass the standardized test either. Legislators will have the final word on making this language permanent.
Trump chooses school choice advocate to head Education Department
Betsy DeVos of Grand Rapids, Mich., could play a key role in the debate over school choice. Donald Trump has proposed a $20 billion school choice block grant program.
East Idaho teacher ‘jumped off a cliff’ to start her own school
After 30 years in traditional schools, Michelle Ball launched a charter that focuses learning on ability instead of age.
Former Blackfoot administrator sentenced to probation, community service
The judge also ordered the former East Idaho principal to pay the money back in full.
Education news from around Idaho
This week’s brief highlights a $17,000 donation to promote reading, a $1,000 tech grant and a vacant seat on the school board in one of Idaho’s biggest districts.
West Jefferson torn over four-day school week
Parents in the district say they want the flexibility that comes with a four-day week.
Ybarra’s office clarifies plans to comply with federal law
Hitting the earlier of two federal deadlines will allow Idaho time and flexibility if the state plan is not deemed in compliance with the ESSA law.