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Boise district wants more money, more time on licensure plan

Administrators are discussing their legislative wish list this week with Boise lawmakers.

Ybarra outlines transition process

Ybarra has been given office space early at the State Department of Education and continues to work with Luna on transition.

Credit transfer remains a challenge for professional-technical students

Regardless of the method PTE high schools use to provide advanced learning opportunities, there remains an underlying issue. The success of credit transfers is still highly variable on agreements with post-secondary institutions.

Ybarra names Koehler interim chief deputy

Former Nampa interim superintendent Pete Koehler to serve as Ybara’s interim chief deputy.

Tom Luna: It’s been an honor

It hasn’t always been easy, and at times the road was difficult, but the effort was worth it and now the path forward is clear, says Idaho’s out-going State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Broadband capacity could become issue in IEN dispute

Broadband system benefitting Idaho high schools could reach capacity by spring if usage continues and state officials do not intervene to upgrade the system.

Founders cultivate ‘dream’ school

The idea for Boise’s Anser Charter was born as states across the nation were embracing charter schools as ways to push change and innovation.

Ed groups launch service organization

The Idaho Education Stakeholders Consortium is designed to provide more services and resources to the state’s small, rural districts.

Union files lawsuit against district, superintendent

Elaine Asmus alleges due process violations in her firing from the Snake River School District. The suit was filed Wednesday by the Idaho Education Association.