Day: June 24, 2015

Teens show kids the magic of reading

High school teens are teaching elementary students the importance of reading this summer. One Stone, a student-led, Boise non-profit, hosted an open-book adventures camp for first, second and third graders. This is the first time One Stone volunteers have hosted the camp. The organization usually holds reading and writing activities for kids after school during…

Ybarra hires her former boss

State Superintendent Sherri Ybarra names Mountain Home Superintendent Tim McMurtrey to her staff. It’s unclear what he’ll be doing as details of his contract will not be revealed until next week.

Following shakeup, Mills opens up about Caldwell’s future

Jodie Mills says there is no timetable attached to her acting superintendent’s job, and she plans to help see Caldwell through its transitional period.

Divided West Ada board extends superintendent contract

Two of the three trustees who supported Linda Clark’s contract extension will be off the board next month.

West Ada trustee censured over emails

A divided, lame-duck board said Carol Sayles’ candidate endorsement divulged information from a closed executive session.