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Idaho’s SAT struggles — in districts large and small
This year, SAT scores dropped in 18 of Idaho’s 20 largest school districts. Meanwhile, Idaho’s high-poverty rural districts still lag behind the state’s average.
Idaho’s SAT struggles — in East Idaho districts and charters
Most of East Idaho’s 28 districts and charter schools lost ground on the state’s key college placement exams compared to last year.
Quiet negotiations season leads to a variety of teacher raises
Most of Idaho’s large districts have master contracts in place. INSIDE: Some contract details, including raises and benefits for 2018-19.
Few presidential searches fail the way Boise State’s did
National expert discusses best practices in presidential hires.
Spring test scores: a mixed bag
Scores improved on Idaho’s standardized test. But Idaho scores dropped on a leading college-entrance exam.
Experienced teachers push for better pay amid K-12 funding overhaul
Three public funding-formula forums remain.
Kustra suggests change to higher education structure
Appointed boards of trustees could give Idaho universities a powerful core of local advocates, and ease the State Board of Education’s workload, the retiring Boise State University president said Monday.
Comparing the contracts of Idaho presidents
On top of their salaries — which rank among the highest in state government — presidents also get perks that include country club memberships.
As graduation rates climb, demographic gaps persist
Poverty is a key driver. In Idaho, about three-fourths of high school dropouts come from low-income households, according to a national study released Tuesday.