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Ybarra pledges to pay for all master teacher bonuses

She will request $12 million from the Legislature and if that’s not enough, she’ll pull money from the state’s rainy day education savings account.

School to occupy former department store

Gem Prep: Pocatello, a four-year old K-6 public charter school, plans to make the cross-town move before next school year.

Ybarra unveils endorsements list

Twenty-nine current and former Republican officials are endorsing the Republican’s re-election bid.

Student engagement varies widely across Idaho

In grades 6-8, an average of less than 58 percent of Idaho students are engaged in the classroom, according to a new SDE survey.

Pivotal K-12 funding spreadsheet remains unavailable to public

Lawmakers spent most of a Monday morning public hearing running numbers and looking at school funding scenarios. They were working on a document that Idahoans paid for — but cannot access on their own.

Thousands wait for charter school seats

More charter schools are popping up throughout Idaho, but not fast enough to meet the demand.

Horman, Ybarra say school safety logo controversy is over

The lawmaker said she appreciates changes Ybarra made to her website and school safety plan.

Consulting firm to look for higher education costs savings

A report is due to the State Board of Education in December.

Education news around Idaho

In this week’s briefs a teacher is honored by Yale University, grab a cup of coffee for STEM and the Idaho Commission for Libraries awards grants to schools.