IDAHO
State names Distinguished and Blue Ribbon schools
Four Idaho schools were recognized for helping at-risk populations be successful in the classroom.
Little hires education liaison
Greg Wilson will serve as senior policy adviser with a focus on education issues.
Hundreds of Idaho teachers leaving the classroom before retirement age
According to the State Board of Education, Idaho’s annual turnover rate of 10 percent exceeds the national average.
Charter commission investigating two Blackfoot schools
Allegations of misconduct range from inappropriate handling of sexual misconduct claims to questionable financial practices.
Ybarra names Marilyn Whitney deputy superintendent
Whitney is currently Gov. Butch Otter’s Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Special Assistant for Education and Government Services.
Shelley names four finalists in superintendent search
Candidates include three Idaho superintendents and one from Montana.
State releases new school accountability report cards
The report cards include student achievement data, teacher retention rates and student engagement surveys.
BYU-Idaho teacher preparation program falls short of state requirements
Teacher candidates will have to take additional coursework to complete their certification.
Report: Idahoans have $10 million more in college savings
Nearly 4,500 new college savings accounts were opened last year, an increase of almost a thousand compared to the number of accounts opened in 2016.
Bonneville names four finalists in superintendent search
The board plans to replace retiring leader Chuck Shackett by Feb. 13.