IDAHO

Latest ‘go-on’ snapshot shows some improvement

But even if the college enrollment numbers are trending upward — and that’s open to interpretation — Idaho is still a long way from hitting its much-touted “60 percent goal.”

New graduation requirements stir debate over the value of test scores

Students are required to take standardized tests but not required to pass them. The scores will still be used to measure teacher performance and school quality.

State Board: No limit on master teacher premiums

State officials are clarifying eligibility requirements in response to a popular opinion piece published earlier this week on Idaho Education News.

Cecil Andrus, Idaho’s only four-term governor, dies at 85

Andrus’ unprecedented political career was punctuated by debates on environmental issues — and education funding and kindergarten in Idaho.

Next week, Idaho schools will seek $42.5 million in ballot measures

The biggest item on Tuesday’s ballot: a $26.9 million bond issue in the Madison School District in Eastern Idaho.

West Side stories: Life after high school

This small, rural Idaho school churned out a 100 percent graduation rate in 2016. About half went on to college, a ratio that mirrors Idaho’s statewide go-on rate. Here are some of their stories on life after high school.

Ybarra, State Board of Education turn over ESSA plan to Otter

After reviewing the plan, Idaho’s governor will issue a written response.

Schools set to receive funding boost courtesy of timber sales

Idaho K-12 public schools will receive $50.3 million in proceeds from state endowment lands in 2018-19.

Bonneville district unlikely to bond in November

After nixing a $58 million bond issue for a new middle school, the Bonneville School District is back to square one on how best to absorb a dizzying influx of elementary-age students.