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Koehler outlines role in Ybarra administration
The former interim Nampa superintendent says his assignment as Ybarra’s chief deputy will be temporary.
Common Core questions pass test — with rare exceptions
A committee of educators and parents reviewed 33,364 possible questions earlier this month. Only 19 questions remain in limbo.
Board of Ed approves teacher pay recommendation
Members of the State Board of Education called on Gov. Otter and lawmakers to pass legislation raising teacher pay this session.
Teachers honored by former students
Four Idaho teachers are honored for their dedication during Boise State University’s winter commencement.
Boyle fights cancer, plans return to Legislature
Rep. Judy Boyle has completed her last round of chemotherapy treatment and hopes to miss only the first week of the 2015 legislative session.
Report: Idaho teacher preparation is lagging
Idaho is struggling to preparing its educators to teach to the new Common Core standards, according to a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit.
Ybarra names special education director
Charlotte Silva, who has worked as Boise’s special education supervisor, set to join Ybarra’s administration.
Trustee has a love of learning
Madison’s Brian Pyper recently was awarded the Idaho School Boards Association Trustee Award of Boardsmanship with mastery recognition. The four-tiered award recognizes trustees who have spent upwards of 100 hours at trainings, conventions, seminars or workshops.
Teach for America moves into Idaho
The teacher-recruiting resource has working agreements with Caldwell, Nampa and Homedale but was turned away in Vallivue.
PTECH invited to White House
The Idaho network that bridges the gap between education and industry was honored by national officials for its efforts to find more college opportunities for kids.