News

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

State seeks comments on new accountability system

Education leaders are asking Idahoans to complete a survey about a proposal for assessing educational progress in schools. Idaho has been without a school accountability measure since 2013.

In Pocatello, broadband mess could short-circuit textbook purchases

Fifty-seven districts and charter schools could lose $2 million, in the latest complication stemming from the Idaho Education Network contract meltdown.

Education news briefs from around Idaho

Catch up on the latest award winnings, including the naming of Idaho’s two Presidential Scholars.

State Board OKs plan for master teacher premiums

The premiums will be worth $4,000 a year for three years — and will go into effect in 2019.

West Ada moving forward following school board recall

Election results to be certified next week; applications for board vacancies expected to be posted May 24.

Election Results

See the winning margins of education-related races

West Ada: Dean, Sayles trounced in recall

Across the state, voters approved more than $51 million in school bond issues and supplemental levies.

Most lawmakers hold off primary challenges

However, seven incumbent lawmakers lost based on unofficial, final vote counts Wednesday morning.

Federal judge rejects anti-SBAC lawsuit

The lawsuit — backed by the conservative Idaho Freedom Foundation — sought to spike the online exams tied to Idaho Core Standards.

Student mathletes celebrate LearnStorm challenge

Idaho students participated in a math challenge designed to improve their math abilities and build a growth mindset.