State Department of Education

Critchfield’s take on how the session will impact education

Here’s what the new laws and failed bills mean for schools.

Attendance will affect schools’ bottom line again

Here’s what the change will mean for schools.

Ybarra sharply rebukes ‘political posturing’ around social-emotional learning

The state superintendent’s office has continued to advocate for the concept behind SEL, but has distanced itself from the term as it accumulates political charge.

State Department releases work plan to address youth behavioral health

The plan addresses 10 of 11 recommendations submitted to Superintendent Sherri Ybarra this summer, and will guide the SDE’s work for the next two years.

Lottery again gives schools record dividend

Idaho schools saw yet another record dividend amount from the Idaho Lottery, with money going to the State Department’s School Building Fund and the Bond Levy Equalization Fund.