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Idaho ranks No. 46 in Education Week report

Idaho’s received low marks for school finance and early education — but much better marks for graduation rates and test scores

Legislators call for re-bidding voided IEN contract

Gov. Butch Otter also calls for additional transparency and oversight of the state’s contract procedures.

Otter: Move forward on tiered licensure

Gov. Butch Otter wants to see the 2015 Legislature revamp teacher licensing — and pass a related, $175 million plan to boost teacher pay.

Mortimer: a key, emerging player on K-12

Sen. Dean Mortimer holds two powerful assignments. He will chair the Senate Education Committee while staying on the budget-writing Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee.

Vallivue educator faces felony theft charges

CALDWELL – A Vallivue educator is facing felony grand theft charges, and is accused of stealing almost $5,000 worth of electronic devices from the Caldwell School District, where she used to teach. According to Canyon County court records, Elysa G. Skousen, 35, was booked and released Tuesday on felony charges of receiving, possessing or disposing…

Ybarra names executive staff

Ybarra announces additions of Chuck Zimmerly and Will Goodman to her executive team.

Ybarra offers a glimpse into legislative priorities

The new state superintendent wants the state to slow down on tiered teacher licensure and a teacher career ladder plan.

Waldorf-inspired school opens in Hailey

Idaho’s newest public charter school is using a curriculum traditionally taught in private schools, yet must adapt it to meet Common Core academic standards. It is one of the fastest growing educational models in the world, but Syringa Mountain is Idaho’s first public Waldorf school.