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Survey: Idahoans want accountability for educators
Learn more about what Idahoans say about their public education system.
In Year Four of a five-year plan, teacher salaries increase by 3.4 percent
However, lawmakers will have to make several key decisions on teacher pay in the next few weeks.
Idaho’s graduation rate reaches a high-water mark
Idaho’s high school graduation rate topped the 80 percent mark in 2018. “The pace is accelerating,” state superintendent Sherri Ybarra said Thursday.
Administrator shares documents — but no receipts — to explain financial transactions
Fred Ball gave EdNews copies of his bank and credit card statements and an estimate from Lowe’s Home Improvements to verify thousands in reimbursements from two charter schools he heads.
After her re-election, Ybarra hired campaign allies to SDE jobs
Meanwhile, a Nampa media company worked on Ybarra’s campaign, then landed taxpayer-funded work with Ybarra’s SDE, then went back to working on her campaign — all in the same year.
State of the State: Little says education will be his top priority
The new governor called for spending almost $60 million on teacher pay, increasing the investment in literacy and launching a new education task force.
Analysis: In his first day on the job, Little embraces the long view
On Monday, Idaho’s new governor set the stage for the 2019 legislative session. But Brad Little also set several issues aside for another day. Or another year.
Idaho teacher acquitted of animal cruelty
Students and teachers testified about the details of a biology teacher feeding a puppy to a snapping turtle in front of students.
Jurors selected in animal cruelty case involving Idaho teacher
The trial is scheduled to reconvene Friday at 9 a.m.
Little restates commitment to teacher pay raises
Idaho’s governor-elect dropped a few hints about his education priorities during a question-and-answer session with reporters Thursday. He promised more details Monday, when he delivers his first State of the State address.