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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Poor districts struggle to pass levies
Three school districts — all with high poverty rates — will go before voters in August to take another shot at passing a tax levy. What do their stories say about the state of school funding in Idaho?
Ybarra wrongly identifies campaign team
Ybarra says she has agreed to remove former GOP opponent Randy Jensen’s name from her campaign website.
Star-rating system placed on hold
The tool measuring academic performance in schools is largely based on student growth and will be paused as students face higher standards and new tests in 2014-15.
Ybarra speaks on scheduling flap
The Republican state superintendent’s candidate says she will have ample opportunities to reach out to education stakeholders. She also touted a list of endorsements from 10 GOP legislators.
New leaders gear up for school
Twenty-five new superintendents and assistants participated in extra training Wednesday to prepare for their new roles.
Ybarra defends decision to snub IASA event
The GOP candidate for state superintendent declined to meet with education leaders at the annual event to instead attend Thursday’s meeting hosted by the State Department, she said in a press release Wednesday.
Preparing grads for life beyond the basement
What can Kim Kardashian teach Idaho educators about Common Core? A University of Oregon professor challenges administrators to think beyond a “sausage-making” educational mindset.
A surprising superintendent’s endorsement
Why is Idaho’s reigning superintendent of the year crossing party lines in the race for state superintendent?
Principal honored for her dedication
Terri Fisher wins an Oscar of sorts from the Idaho Association of School Administrators. Other winners are listed inside.
Jones calls for building education coalition
Democrat superintendent candidate Jana Jones spoke to hundreds of school administrators Monday; Republican candidate Sherri Ybarra declined to participate.