Day: June 4, 2013

Nampa teachers union makes no counteroffer

Negotiators for the teachers’ union say they were caught off guard by the “magnitude” of the district’s offer, which would impose 14 furlough days in 2013-14.

Recruiters put high achievers in the classroom

Teach For America lures top talent to helping kids

Nampa district hit with another lawsuit

A former employee is claiming she was wrongfully terminated after questioning the way the cash-strapped Nampa School District spent federal funds. Among the defendants: Pete Koehler, promoted to interim superintendent last month.

Chairman: Democrats have candidates in pipeline

Democrats have three or four potential candidates for governor, and another three or four potential candidates for superintendent of public instruction, state party chairman Larry Kenck says. But Kenck isn’t naming names.

Boise set to appoint another trustee

Three of the seven Boise School District trustees have served less than a year. Another newbie will be appointed on Monday. Here is a list of the 11 candidates.

Task force schedules next round of meetings

There are meetings this week and next. Find out who, where and when these experts in education will meet to make recommendations for improving Idaho education.