State Superintendent Sherri Ybarra

Ybarra’s legislative liaison named

Duncan Robb comes from the Education Delivery Institute, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit.

Sherri Ybarra hires … somebody

The state superintendent has hired a new legislative liaison — but her spokesman isn’t naming names.

Ybarra names new deputy, shops for legislative help

As Sherri Ybarra looks to replace her departed legislative aide, she has promoted her old boss from Mountain Home.

Want to help Idaho roll out new education law? Here’s how

The State Department of Education wants help implementing the new federal Every Student Succeeds Act.

Ybarra tables her proposal to boost leadership premiums

The $16.7 million program has come under scrutiny at the Statehouse, so Sherri Ybarra has dropped a proposal to boost funding by another $1 million.

Corder leaves State Department of Education

The former state senator had been Sherri Ybarra’s point person on legislative issues. It’s unclear whether Ybarra will hire a replacement.

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

Analysis: Now, can Ybarra champion a budget?

State superintendent Sherri Ybarra drew rave reviews for her budget presentation Thursday. Will that help her find funding for a rural schools initiative?

Ybarra: All-day kindergarten ‘must remain optional’

State superintendent Sherri Ybarra responded Friday to a State Board of Education plan — for optional all-day kindergarten.

SBAC graduation requirement waived

State superintendent Sherri Ybarra said it’s “premature” to require sophomores to pass the new, much-maligned SBAC exam.