Day: July 1, 2013

Thumbnails of the tech grant recipients

Who is sharing in the state’s $3 million in pilot grants for technology? Here are thumbnail glances of the 11 grant recipients.

Meridian declares impasse, ends negotiations

The state’s largest school district puts an end to contract negotiations. The two sides made progress Friday, during their eighth bargaining session, but failed to reach a deal.

Eleven schools share $3 million tech grants

The grant recipients, announced Monday, were chosen from a field of 81 applicants. “It was very, very competitive,” Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna said Monday.

School identities were concealed during process

A team of 15 education leaders and professionals helped narrow the field of applicants from 81 schools down to the 11 grant recipients announced Monday.