IDAHO
2018 — a year of politics
Gov. Butch Otter’s State of the State address on Monday kicks of a legislative session and sets the tone for a May primary and November general election.
Idaho college enrollment continues to increase
As Idaho continues to struggle with low college graduation rates, the college enrollment numbers are a bright spot — and one that defies national trends.
Eleven questions the 2018 legislative session will answer
The 2018 legislative session opens a pivotal year in Idaho politics. Here is what to look for this session, and what’s at stake for teachers, students and taxpayers.
Idaho college-savings investments grow by $47 million
IDeal, Idaho’s state-sponsored college-savings program, revealed the upswing in a recent year-end report on how families do — or don’t — save up for college.
Feds call for changes to Idaho’s ESSA plan
Idaho education leaders will ask for an extension, hoping to re-submit the plan to the feds by the end of the month.
Top education stories of 2017
You may have missed some of our top stories in 2017, but don’t worry — here’s a recap of the year’s top education stories in Idaho, and the issues surrounding them.
Ybarra calls for change to controversial student survey plan
Idaho plans to use student surveys to help identify the lowest performing public schools. But administrators say the survey the state picked is biased and they worry what the news media will do with the responses.
State Board OKs Sugar-Salem annexation request
The decision could boost Sugar-Salem’s meager tax base — which is the lowest in the state, per student.
High levels of teacher attrition drive educator shortages
More Idaho teachers leave their jobs before retirement age than the national average.
Christy Perry, candidate for Congress
State Rep. Christy Perry says Congress should scrutinize federal education programs, to make sure they are working as advertised — and helping students at risk.