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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Nampa, Coeur d’Alene contracts aren’t settled yet
In both districts, contact talks will continue past Tuesday’s deadline.
State seeks volunteers for evaluation review committee
Educators, administrators, parents, business leaders and taxpayers are encouraged to volunteer prior to the July 3 deadline.
Special report: Teacher salary gaps are wide, and they aren’t going away
The $125 million teacher career ladder plan won’t bridge the salary gaps between Idaho’s haves and have nots. If anything, the problem could even get worse.
Ybarra hires her former boss
State Superintendent Sherri Ybarra names Mountain Home Superintendent Tim McMurtrey to her staff. It’s unclear what he’ll be doing as details of his contract will not be revealed until next week.
Following shakeup, Mills opens up about Caldwell’s future
Jodie Mills says there is no timetable attached to her acting superintendent’s job, and she plans to help see Caldwell through its transitional period.
Otter: Education must be Idaho’s ‘continued focus’
The governor touts Idaho’s education task force recommendations and a new STEM action center — but the state’s broadband mess goes unmentioned.
Ousted Caldwell administrators still in line for pay raises
Tim Rosandick and Luci Asumendi are also in line for thousands of dollars in back pay, according to documents obtained by Idaho Education News.
Troubled SBAC grading job carries $3 million price tag
Despite delayed results, the state says it will not seek penalties from its test vendors.
State Board names new executive director
Deputy Director and Chief Fiscal Officer Matt Freeman is set to succeed outgoing Executive Director Mike Rush. Freeman’s first day in the new position is June 29.
Education department to audit teacher evaluations
Tim Corder says state officials may recommend replacing evaluations as an accountability tool connected to teacher pay and the Legislature’s career ladder.