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Idaho missed 33 of 34 yearly benchmarks on its ESSA compliance plan
State officials say there is no cause to be concerned over the widespread failure.
Little announces new K-12 education task force
The panel includes prominent education advocates, educators, legislators, business leaders and parents.
Roundup: May school elections across Idaho
All told, 17 school districts are seeking about $53.9 million in bond issues and levies.
Checking in: Idaho’s lowest-performing schools
The state recently approved turnaround plans for each that will guide improvement efforts.
Idaho bullying numbers high, and rising; school weapons reports mixed
Idaho defies several national trends, according to a new federal report on student behavior.
Consultants received more than $35,000 to work on failed school safety plan
The consulting fees are roughly equivalent to one starting teacher’s annual salary. In the end, Gov. Brad Little and the Legislature ignored state superintendent Sherri Ybarra’s $20 million Keep Idaho Students Safe proposal.
East Idaho educators voice concerns over teacher salary changes
One change has fueled “confusion galore” and “distrust” among some educators, said a superintendent at Wednesday’s post-legislative briefing in Idaho Falls.
New state law creates uncertainty over teacher salaries
Some education experts say the Legislature created a second minimum salary requirement this year, even though legislators have gone on the record saying this wasn’t their intention.
Former Emmett educator loses Idaho teaching license for a year
Idaho’s Professional Standards Commission also revoked the licenses of multiple teachers accused of sexual contact with minors.
Tromp named Boise State president
Marlene Tromp comes from the University of California at Santa Cruz, where she has served as provost and executive vice chancellor since 2017. Her hire completes a search 17 months in the making.