IDAHO
Superintendent candidates share their education reform ideas
Democratic candidates Cindy Wilson and Allen Humble and GOP candidate Jeff Dillon answered a range of questions from a panel at Boise State University Tuesday.
Idaho NAEP scores steady, and in line with national numbers
State superintendent Sherri Ybarra said is “pleased” with the latest NAEP results. The numbers haven’t changed much since 2015, when Ybarra said she was concerned by a drop in math scores.
Thirteen public charter schools incur academic sanctions
The state has imposed academic sanctions on 13 of its 25 charter schools requiring reauthorization.
Idaho’s virtual schools struggle
The more than 6,000 students enrolled in Idaho’s virtual schools perform well below their brick-and-mortar peers.
State Board hires two presidents
The new leaders will take over at Idaho State University and Lewis-Clark State College this summer. Their salaries were also approved on Thursday.
Meet the state superintendent candidates
Attend this free event on Tuesday or watch it live on the Idaho Education News Facebook page.
Does Idaho have a bullying problem?
Administrative reports suggest schools are mostly safe. Surveyed students say otherwise.
Do not disturb, testing in progress
Tuesday is SAT Day, when almost every high school junior in Idaho takes the college entrance exam for free.
Unfinished work: Report spotlights K-12 task force funding needs
It will take at least another $120 million to implement the recommendations from the K-12 task force, according to a new report.
In the wake of school shootings, candidates stake out differences on safety
The gubernatorial candidates split along party lines on arming teachers and gun control.