Day: June 27, 2013
Analysis: Meridian’s budget ‘storm’ isn’t unique
The state’s largest school district faces a potential budget crunch in 2014-15. But the root causes of this crisis can be seen in school districts across Idaho.
Interim ED committee on hold until August
Busy summers for lawmakers prevent an earlier meeting, and next year’s education budget requests may already be submitted by the time the interim committee first meets.
Meridian spells out case against North Star
The charter school, one of Idaho’s largest, now has 30 days to make its case — and try to convince Meridian school officials that it has a sustainable long-term financial plan.
No deal, yet, on Nampa contract
Negotiations in the state’s third largest school district are coming down the wire; the current agreement ends June 30. Another bargaining session is scheduled for Friday morning.
TFA techniques are not best practices
Conflicts of interest abound when education corporations like Teach For America get involved in the “business” of education.”