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Idaho teacher retention data mirrors national averages
INSIDE: A searchable tool with three years of retention data for Idaho schools and districts.
Authorities investigating possible violations of state laws by former charter school director
The investigation marks the latest chapter in the ongoing saga involving finances at Fred Ball’s former schools, Bingham Academy and Blackfoot Charter Community Learning Center.
A short honeymoon: Tromp steps into a political crossfire
Twenty-eight of the House’s 56 Republicans want the new Boise State University president to reject a range of campus diversity programs. Legislative Democrats are coming to the programs’ defense.
What the new reading scores say — and what they don’t say
One key number: Nearly 26,000 K-3 students left Idaho schools this spring reading below grade level. And that’s after reading scores improved significantly over the school year.
Workforce program pairs teachers with tech firms
The STEM Action Center hopes teachers use the program to help prepare their students for jobs of the future.
New Boise superintendent receives $29,000 pay raise
Coby Dennis will receive more than $177,000 in his new job heading the Boise School District. Meanwhile, embattled Blaine County Superintendent GwenCarol Holmes will receive a raise that bumps her salary above the $180,000 threshold.
Idaho’s top teacher expresses concerns with master educator premiums
More than 1,400 educators have applied for the $4,000 per-year salary incentive.
Families raise $21,000 to keep historic school open
Trustees voted to close the school down. Eight days later, patrons raised enough money to fund the school for at least one more year.
Master educator premium applications surpass 1,400
State officials plan to notify educators who earn the $4,000 annual salary premiums some time in August.
A.G.’s office will investigate charter commission meeting
The attorney general’s office is required to look into the complaint from Heritage Academy in Jerome. The April 11 closed meeting has created a rift between the state’s charter school commission and charter advocates.