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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Two districts collect emergency levies — despite enrollment decreases
The levies, designed to offset growth, are based not on enrollment, but on daily school attendance. And it’s up to districts to do their own math.
Ybarra supports another year of SBAC to collect data
Ybarra said SBAC leaders plan to shorten this year’s test by 30 minutes to alleviate some concerns over fatigue and duration.
State revenues beat forecasts for November
Some state analysts now estimate Idaho will end the 2015-16 budget year with a fund balance of nearly $114 million.
Report praises Idaho’s flawed teacher evaluation process
The new report from a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit does not address the inaccurate evaluation data districts have submitted to the state.
Idaho leaders, lawmakers retreat to study education issues
National nonprofit facilitated a two-day gathering of local and national education experts.
Education news in brief, 12.7.2015
The students and staff of two North Idaho elementary schools are honored for outstanding education achievement for Title I schools, and two Blackfoot teachers take home education grants in East Idaho.
West Ada’s high-profile, high-pressure job search
Amidst rancor and recall drives, West Ada trustees begin the search for a new superintendent.
Education news in brief, 12.3.15
Check out the winning holiday cards designed by Idaho’s elementary students, and catch up on all the latest education news.
West Ada school wins $100,000 grant
A Lowell Scott Middle School teacher won a $100,000 grant in a nationwide contest that will allow for a big investment at the school.
New enrollment numbers, familiar hotspots
Enrollment is up by more than 4,400 students statewide — but that growth is far from uniform.