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

Ybarra at work on next year’s school budget

Ybarra’s initial budget request for 2016-17 is due to Otter on or about Sept. 1.

SBAC grading contract worth $12.1 million

The American Institutes for Research consortium — the low bidder on the contract — has missed deadlines for grading the new statewide test.

West Ada trustees dive into district’s strategic plan

The 77-page document was critiqued by new board member Russell Joki as being too difficult for parents and patron to understand or use. He wants the plan to have more accountability.

Ybarra confident in federal No Child Left Behind rewrite

Ybarra says elements of the U.S. Senate’s bipartisan bill could empower local schools and remove some of the compliance and punishment mandates of No Child Left Behind.

Mountain Home to float a plant facilities levy

Roof repair and electrical upgrades are required in five district buildings, according to an independent analysis of eight facilities. The district is asking voters to pass a $5 million, five-year levy.

Wanted: Education entrepreneur

A fellowship winner will receive two years of training, with full salary and benefits, and after completion of the fellowship will then be eligible for $1.5 million in grant support to launch a new public school in Idaho.

German teacher wins EdNews Photo Contest

Meet the EdNews summer photo contest winner and check out the photo gallery.

Committee issues recommendations for teacher evaluation audits

The group’s recommendations will be forwarded to the State Board of Education for additional consideration and scrutiny.

Idaho’s college go-on numbers come in at 50 percent

Gov. Butch Otter and education policymakers have set a goal for 60 percent of Idaho’s young adults to earn a postsecondary degree or certificate by 2020.