IDAHO

Prairie Elementary named one of nation’s best schools

The North Idaho school was the only one from the Gem State to earn a Blue Ribbon from the federal government this year.

School trustees push for bond relief

The Idaho School Boards Association goes on record, again, against the supermajority requirement for bond issues.

Waiting game: Educators watch Ybarra’s transition closely

As state superintendent-elect Sherri Ybarra prepares to take office, some school administrators are wondering what to expect.

State Board approves tiered licensure changes

Proposal now heads to the Legislature for final consideration.

Tiered licensure changes may be in works

The State Board of Education will discuss several changes to the controversial proposal Thursday afternoon.

Judge tosses state broadband contract

Monday’s ruling on the Idaho Education Network system contract could leave taxpayers on the hook for millions of dollars in unpaid costs.

School trustees will weigh in on tiered licensure

And when they convene in Boise this week, school board members will also vote on a host of school funding proposals.

Ybarra’s social media non-presence

Want to get in touch with the state superintendent-elect? It doesn’t look like you’ll find her on Facebook and Twitter these days.

Willits takes position with Smarter Balanced

Tom Luna’s chief of staff is one of the last deputies in his inner circle to leave.

Crunching numbers in the superintendent’s race

How and where did Sherri Ybarra win on Election Night? Here’s a closer look at the vote counts.