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Ybarra replaces two top staffers

The positions are two of the most important — and visible — in Ybarra’s SDE.

Educators ask Ybarra to think big as she readies new school budget proposal

Ybarra is due to turn her 2019-2020 budget request into the state Sept. 1.

Analysis: Will K-12 budget line items turn into battle lines?

If lawmakers are serious about rewriting the K-12 funding formula, they will need to strip away a series of politically popular budget line items. That’s easier said than done.

VanOrden appointed to state charter commission

Rep. Julie VanOrden, whose legislative term ends in December, starts her newfound role on the committee immediately.

Idaho Falls alters school calendar

An across-the-board reduction in instructional hours accompanies the change.

State officials prepare to identify lowest-performing schools

The schools will be identified based on student achievement, student growth, graduation rates, English language proficiency and school quality indicators.

Wilson talks school improvement in Idaho Falls

The teacher-turned-Idaho schools chief candidate outlined her plans for improving education in Idaho to a small group of patrons in Idaho Falls.

Inspire Idaho: Boise’s highly effective board habits

This article is part of our year-long series called Inspire Idaho, which spotlights schools doing something differently for a better outcome for students.

Lawmakers get a first glimpse at a new-look, streamlined funding plan

In the months to come, lawmakers will scrutinize the pros and cons of stripping away numerous K-12 line items — including the $761.6 million career ladder budget for teacher salaries.