IDAHO
College graduates mentor Post Falls students
Principal Chris Sensel says the college and career center at his North Idaho school has improved the amount of scholarships students earn and its essential to improving go-on rates.
Analysis: Rewriting the funding formula will take time and money
In 1994, it took lawsuits to spur the last rewrite of the state’s arcane school funding formula. Then it took a ton of new money to seal the deal.
Bill addresses extra teacher contract days
All the latest school news, including a new proposal for supplemental teacher contracts and an update on the application process to join the mastery pilot program.
House passes $27.8 million tax cut
House Majority Leader Mike Moyle said the bill would make Idaho tax rates more competitive. Democrats said the bill could undercut K-12 funding.
House committee rejects science and humanities standards
The pending new rule, supported by the State Board of Education, can still be adopted by Idaho schools if it is supported by the Senate Education Committee.
Ybarra details collaborative approach behind her budget
Ybarra said she is striving for transparency and to include a diverse representation of voices in her policy and budget discussions
A $27.8 million tax cut heads to House floor
The bill’s sponsor — House Majority Leader Mike Moyle — downplayed concerns that his proposal would jeopardize school funding.
STEM takes center stage at Statehouse
The budget would create a $10 million STEM Education Fund to bankroll long-term public-private partnerships.
Ybarra, SDE officials expect fewer SBAC glitches this year
Superintendent Sherri Ybarra said her staff has worked to shave one hour off of testing time and to address delays and glitches before they crop up.
Ybarra calls for 7.5 percent boost in school funding
Lawmakers and education groups praised the level of detail in Ybarra’s spending proposal.