IDAHO
Parents rave about Boise’s pre-K project
Early results are positive just two months into a pilot project designed for 60 preschoolers.
Surprising new graduation numbers: Idaho below national average
The new national numbers challenge the long-held assumption that Idaho boasts one of the nation’s highest graduation rates.
Middleton hires new superintendent named Middleton
The new superintendent, who will relocate from Arizona, spent most of his career in Montana.
Ranells: Most important in my heart is always kids
Long-time Idaho educator Mary Ann Ranells fielded questions from about 40 staff members of the West Ada School District on Monday as a finalist for the superintendent position.
Otter learns coding with Boise fifth-graders
Gov. Butch Otter, Superintendent Don Coberly and 20 students in Sonia Galaviz’s class completed Hour of Code activities Wednesday morning at Garfield Elementary.
Two districts collect emergency levies — despite enrollment decreases
The levies, designed to offset growth, are based not on enrollment, but on daily school attendance. And it’s up to districts to do their own math.
Ybarra supports another year of SBAC to collect data
Ybarra said SBAC leaders plan to shorten this year’s test by 30 minutes to alleviate some concerns over fatigue and duration.
State revenues beat forecasts for November
Some state analysts now estimate Idaho will end the 2015-16 budget year with a fund balance of nearly $114 million.
Report praises Idaho’s flawed teacher evaluation process
The new report from a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit does not address the inaccurate evaluation data districts have submitted to the state.
Idaho leaders, lawmakers retreat to study education issues
National nonprofit facilitated a two-day gathering of local and national education experts.