IDAHO
What happened to the class of 2013?
In 2012-13, Idaho graduation rates dropped to a 10-year low — the result of newer, tougher federal reporting requirements
First debate offers few revelations
The two candidates for state superintendent of public instruction often had similar answers, but highlighted differences in their backgrounds.
Jones, Ybarra urge caution on tiered licensure
Both superintendent’s candidates say the complex licensing issue needs to be scrutinized.
Top teacher nominations coming due
Nominations must be postmarked by this Friday.
Idaho’s $1 billion school levy bill
Since 2007 — and during Gov. Butch Otter’s tenure — Idaho schools have backfilled budgets with more than $1 billion in supplemental property tax levies.
Letter to teachers angers union
A State Board member attempts to explain a proposed teacher licensure rule; the teachers’ union calls the letter inappropriate and misleading.
PTECH connects education to industry
This program offers Idaho kids a debt-free path to an associate’s degree and connects them to high-demand jobs.
Schools will see an endowment boost
Public schools will see a 4.7 percent boost from state land proceeds in 2015-16 — but several other beneficiaries are in line for a bigger boost.
Luna reminisces with Boise chamber
The outgoing state superintendent also urged business leaders to support the new Idaho Core Standards.