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Keough named to State Board
Shawn Keough spent 22 years in the state Senate, and co-chaired the Legislature’s powerful budget committee. This summer, she has played a prominent role on Gov. Brad Little’s K-12 task force.
Lakeland educator named Idaho Teacher of the Year
Stacie Lawler will make mental health awareness and social and emotional well-being a focal point of her platform as Teacher of the Year.
Idaho SAT results continue to decline
For a second consecutive year, scores are down and college-readiness rates are worse among the Gem State’s 2019 graduating class.
Two dozen Idaho educators disciplined last year
Breach of contract was the most common violation.
Analysis: The battle begins over the next career ladder
An Idaho Freedom Foundation report sets the stage for a debate over another round of pay raises — this time, designed to reward veteran teachers.
Student engagement surveys get mixed reviews and results
The state uses student surveys to track engagement, which is part of Idaho’s school accountability plan. Check inside for the top and bottom 10 elementary, middle and high schools.
Is Bingham Academy following commission-recommended improvement opportunites?
The embattled charter school is not posting contracts and timely agendas and expense reports on its website. And it continues to reimburse a retired leader.
Schools use state dollars — and other funding — to jump into all-day kindergarten
At least 81 school districts and 16 charter schools offer full-day kindergarten to at least some of their students. The state’s growing “literacy initiative” is covering some of the cost, but not all of it.
Teacher bonuses could be announced next week
After a short delay, the State Board hopes to soon name who earned the $4,000 annual master educator premiums designed to reward Idaho’s best veteran teachers.
‘Utter contempt:’ Bonneville critics rip $2 million emergency levy
The levies are designed to help districts accommodate enrollment increases, and Bonneville has used this option for at least a decade. Statewide, districts will collect $11.5 million in emergency levies.