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Ybarra amended campaign reports after paying herself $2,400
After her primary victory, Ybarra’s treasurer changed how multiple campaign transactions were reported to the state.
Garden Valley hires new superintendent
Trustees made the decision Monday night.
EdNews files legal complaint against New Plymouth
The school board may have violated open meeting law when hiring its new superintendent.
Idaho’s SAT struggles — in districts large and small
This year, SAT scores dropped in 18 of Idaho’s 20 largest school districts. Meanwhile, Idaho’s high-poverty rural districts still lag behind the state’s average.
Idaho’s SAT struggles — in East Idaho districts and charters
Most of East Idaho’s 28 districts and charter schools lost ground on the state’s key college placement exams compared to last year.
Supreme Court decision deals blow to nation’s teachers unions
Ruling means that school districts will no longer be able to require their employees to pay negotiating fees to the unions that bargain on their behalf. This could lead to a decline in union membership and dues.
Party time: Republicans and Democrats kick off political conventions this week
State Superintendent Sherri Ybarra is not expected to attend the GOP convention this week.
Idaho’s budget surplus to exceed $100 million
State budget writers were briefed on the amount — and what it will help pay for in 2019 — during a meeting in Pocatello Monday.
Balukoff won’t seek re-election to Boise school board
The businessman, accountant and two-time gubernatorial candidate has served on the board for 21 years.
Updated: New Plymouth hires superintendent
School board chair Dave Brogan explains the process and the hire. The school district has been in turmoil for much of 2018.