Day: January 11, 2016
Otter calls for 7.9 percent increase in education funding
The governor used Monday’s State of the State address to roll out a new literacy program designed to help improve reading scores of the Idaho’s youngest students.
Divided Caldwell board selects two new members
On 2-1 votes, trustees for one of Idaho’s largest school districts selected two new board members, filling spots vacated by November recalls.
Teens break Post-It note world record
One Stone high school students to create a world record breaking mural to promote student voice.
Idaho leaders take lessons from national experts
Two national educators urged Idaho lawmakers to invest in third-grade reading, teacher quality and school choice.
Blaine votes — again — to extend superintendent’s contract
A divided school board approved a three-year extension, paying GwenCarol Holmes $173,880 per year.
West Ada trustees to revisit class fees
Tuesday’s discussion comes after a November district court ruling that declared the fees unconstitutional.