IDAHO

Ybarra’s new chief policy officer backs out of the job

Will Goodman reconsidered before his first day on the job, and will remain in Mountain Home.

Idaho’s advanced opportunities bill: $16 million and rising

More than 32,000 students took part in the popular program last school year — earning at least $55 million worth of college credits.

Ybarra, Wilson square off on teacher pay and school funding

Both candidates went on the offensive early.

IASA honors educators for excellence in leadership

Find out who won the annual awards.

Blaser decides it’s time to be the boss

The former police officer with a long resume takes over as superintendent in Cascade.

Gender pay gap not an issue in Idaho education

Idaho female superintendents made more than their male counterparts last school year.

College of Eastern Idaho alters area’s education landscape

The new community college’s lower tuition is fueling an enrollment upsurge, but it’s unclear how much it’s affecting an already diminished student body at nearby ISU.

Study: Despite career ladder, Idaho teacher salaries lose ground

And what’s more, Idaho’s salaries are comparable to other red states, where teachers have gone on strike to protest low pay.

Near-peer mentoring programs show promise, study says

High school students who get coaching from recent college graduates appear more likely to go to college themselves. A State Board of Education researcher says “near-peer” mentoring merits more study.