IDAHO

Techies urge lawmakers to protect funding source

A debate is simmering over how to handle technology money in the new school funding formula.

State identifies schools with consistent achievement gaps

Almost 250 schools made the new list, which is also part of Idaho’s accountability plan.

School funding formula draft released

Advocates say the plan is student-centered and provides local control to districts.

Officials brace for drop in reading scores with new test

State officials are concerned about perceptions — and the inevitable comparisons. They say the new test is significantly different than its predecessor, so it’s impossible to compare the results.

Research group: ‘Teacher shortage’ more nuanced than people think

There’s a “chronic misalignment” in today’s labor market.

Newcomer, incumbents win easily in Boise trustee election

Alicia Estey, Troy Rohn and Maria Greeley cruised to victory Tuesday night, capturing six-year terms in the state’s second-largest district.

Ybarra to ask for 6.8 percent increase in K-12 funding

Most of the money would go to teacher pay.

Idaho schools have a horse in Prop 1 debate

Before it was repealed, historical horse racing generated more than $500,000 for schools in 2015.

After a rough Election Day, Wilder faces new funding woes

One big question: how to maintain funding for special education, after voters rejected a five-year levy. “That money has to come from somewhere,” Superintendent Jeff Dillon said.