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Ybarra replaces two top staffers
The positions are two of the most important — and visible — in Ybarra’s SDE.
State officials prepare to identify lowest-performing schools
The schools will be identified based on student achievement, student growth, graduation rates, English language proficiency and school quality indicators.
Inspire Idaho: Boise’s highly effective board habits
This article is part of our year-long series called Inspire Idaho, which spotlights schools doing something differently for a better outcome for students.
Lawmakers get a first glimpse at a new-look, streamlined funding plan
In the months to come, lawmakers will scrutinize the pros and cons of stripping away numerous K-12 line items — including the $761.6 million career ladder budget for teacher salaries.
Analysis: A closer look at Idaho’s ‘college-ready’ ranking
Last week, U.S. News and World Report ranked Idaho No. 5 in the nation for college readiness, and education leaders and Idaho Republicans were atwitter. But overall, Idaho’s education system earned mediocre marks.
Most principals earn high marks on annual evaluations
Some experts and studies peg principal evaluations as an increasingly vital area of accountability.
After 21 years of change, Balukoff steps away from Boise board
A new trustee will replace the accountant, businessman and two-time gubernatorial candidate. “It’ll be a little bit of a loss to be on the sidelines,” he said.
Lifelong Idahoan takes on challenging presidential position
The lawyer turned educator says Idaho State University is in a “fiscal crisis.”
Ybarra amended campaign reports after paying herself $2,400
After her primary victory, Ybarra’s treasurer changed how multiple campaign transactions were reported to the state.
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.