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State Board reviews reports on test scores and staff shortages
The board plans to propose a teaching apprenticeship program to help districts fill vacancies with staff who are interested in becoming certified teachers.
Inside the orchestrated efforts to support — or oppose — a $410 million education bill
The 489 emails to Gov. Brad Little — obtained through a public records request — offer a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes politicking heading into the Sept. 1 special legislative session.
Surveys: Student engagement remains below pre-pandemic levels
Just 45.5% of students in grades 3 though 12 reported being engaged at school. The average is down slightly from last year’s 45.7%.
Idaho’s teachers are tired, but they’re sticking it out
More than 500 Idaho educators completed our 23-question survey, sharing their thoughts on the state of their profession.
Educators open up about classroom realities
Many wish that parents, politicians, and community members would listen to their pleas and ideas before making decisions or forming hasty conclusions about Idaho’s education system.
It’s not the teacher pipeline that’s the problem – it’s the classroom reality
Simply put, enough people enter the profession but not enough stay. Idaho’s colleges are pivoting to solve the problem.
Months into the school year, schools still struggling to fill staff
And most of the administrators EdNews surveyed rated their teacher turnover this school year as “more than average.”
Analysis: A stealth election will shape CWI’s future
A 2020 trustees’ election threw North Idaho College into turmoil. Could the same thing happen at the College of Western Idaho?
Idaho’s CTE programs slated to get millions in grants
And, inside: the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District intends to purchase a $12.6 million building — with no need for a bond.
Three struggling charters tout improvements before oversight commission
School representatives walked the Idaho Public Charter School Commission through their efforts to better their academic and operational outcomes months ahead of renewal decisions.