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U of I president: Staff and program cuts are inevitable

University of Idaho President C. Scott Green vowed to erase tens of millions of dollars in shortfalls by 2022. “We’re not going to let those issues define us,” Green told legislative budget-writers Monday.

Buhl superintendent disciplined for inaccurate teacher reports

The Professional Standards Commission last week took action against the Buhl superintendent and a Jerome Middle School teacher accused of making inappropriate comments to students and staff members.

Marsh Valley self-corrects secretive contract extension for its superintendent

Trustees acknowledged on Tuesday that a recent closed-door decision violated Idaho’s open meeting law.

High school graduation rates remain flat overall but decreases among Hispanics

The graduation rate among Hispanic students dropped by 2 percentage points last year.

Science standards hearing postponed to Wednesday

The hearing was originally scheduled for Monday morning.

Education news from around Idaho

Idaho high school students win big with art projects and presidential scholar nominations.

Statehouse roundup, 1.16.20: Second day of testimony favors retention of math standards

Thursday’s hearing was similar, but slightly more contentious than Wednesday’s meeting.

Analysis: Idaho’s Common Core debate is the nation’s Common Core debate

The Legislature’s first hearing on the Common Core standards was predictably polarized — and the talking points are hardly unique to Idaho.

EdNews announces new accountability reporting project

Throughout 2020, we want to track the performance of Gov. Brad Little, state superintendent Sherri Ybarra and State Board of Education President Debbie Critchfield on education issues. But before we launch the project, we want suggestions from you.