Day: October 11, 2013
Andrus wins award, comes out punching
Idaho Voices for Children honored former Gov. Cecil Andrus as the nonprofit’s Children’s Champion on Friday. In accepting the award, Andrus called out lawmakers and state officials, urging them to be sincere in making education a priority.
Federal afterschool grants up for grabs
School districts, cities, community and faith-based groups and private corporations can apply for a share of Uncle Sam’s money. Applications are due Jan. 31.
Blaine settlement comes to $600,000
School trustees said they felt it important to honor former Superintendent Lonnie Barber’s contract, which had a total value of $680,000.
Arming teachers: long hearing in Sandpoint
The majority of speakers at a public hearing favored allowing teachers to bring guns into classrooms. Lake Pend Orielle district Superintendent Shawn Woodward opposes the idea.
Children’s book illustrates Idaho treasures
The book “P is for Potato: An Idaho Alphabet” is part of a state-by-state series yet is as unique as Idaho itself.