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Breaking down the new IRI and ISAT scores

It took several months, but the State Department of Education released final numbers from the spring tests late Thursday afternoon. Here’s a breakdown of some key numbers.

Tromp speaks on diversity flap

Boise State University’s president said in an interview Thursday the controversy was caused, in part, by context and confusion.

Find out where your school ranks

Schools are ranked by composite values based on metrics selected by the State Department of Education.

Task Force weighs new school accountability system based on literacy

Under the plan, superintendents would be held accountable for literacy growth by their local school boards.

A showdown on Common Core? Hearings could center on standards

Hundreds of Idahoans asked for a say on school academic standards. Starting Aug. 19, they’ll get their wish.

98 percent of principals earn top marks on evaluations

The state reported that the exact same percentage of principals and teachers earned the top two scores on their evaluations last year. Meanwhile, just 44.5 percent of Idaho students are proficient in math.

98 percent of Idaho teachers earn top marks on evaluations

In 2015, the Legislature tied a teacher’s ability to earn higher pay to performance on their evaluations.

Charter commission admits to breaking open meeting law

The unanimous vote came after a tense one-hour public comment period, when several charter school advocates scolded the commission for breaking the law and violating their trust.