State Board of Education
State Board chief makes sobering push for scholarship money
Some students are being told not to bother to apply for the state-funded scholarships, State Board executive director Matt Freeman said Friday.
State Board digs deeper into low grad rate numbers
High school graduation rates for virtual charter schools came in at 20 percent. Alternative high schools had a 36 percent rate.
Working group formed to revamp school funding formula
The group, unveiled late Thursday afternoon, is unlikely to produce any legislation during the 2016 session.
State Board to spearhead accountability effort
The State Board of Education hopes to field test the new system during the 2016-17 school year.
Otter wants State Board to take ‘more active role’ on K-12
A spokesman for state superintendent Sherri Ybarra downplays the June 30 letter from Gov. Butch Otter to State Board of Education members.
State Board OKs college preadmission plan
Starting this fall, Idaho will preapprove eligible high school seniors of admission to state colleges and universities.
West Ada trustees question Clark’s State Board post
Last week’s appointment is the latest point of contention between the West Ada school superintendent and trustees.
Former lawmaker, U of I executive vied for State Board post
West Ada district Superintendent Linda Clark got the State Board of Education appointment last week — but it’s unclear how many people actually applied.
Linda Clark named to State Board vacancy
The West Ada School District superintendent was one of two appointees to the State Board.
State Board considers pre-accepting students to college
The proposed “direct admissions” policy is aimed at attracting more students to Idaho’s state colleges and universities.