Day: February 4, 2013
JKAF to support early college high schools
The J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation will award millions to applicants who can demonstrate their ability to launch an early college high school in collaboration with a higher education institution and an industry partner.
Capitol Notes from the ISBA, Feb. 4
The Idaho School Boards Association clears up “misinformation” and outlines the differing objections/solutions to legislation between the ISBA and the Idaho Education Association.
Judge gives Nampa district borrowing authority
As the Nampa School District wrestles a $4.3 million shortfall, a judge allows administrators to borrow to pay the district’s ongoing bills.
INL contractor awards school STEM grants
INL contractor Battelle Energy Alliance says the $10,000 Extreme Classroom Makeover Grants are designed to encourage Idaho students to pursue high-tech careers.
Second listening session scheduled
Members of the House and Senate Education Committees schedule second listening session for 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 11, in the Senate Auditorium.
Meridian, Boise split on ISBA bills
Idaho’s two largest school districts are split on elements of the seven collective-bargaining related bills supported by the Idaho School Boards Association.