The board plans to replace retiring leader Chuck Shackett by Feb. 13.
IEA files lawsuits over stalled labor negotiations
The union says budget cuts could eliminate 11 teaching jobs from the Mountain View School District’s faculty of about 90 full- and part-time staffers.
West Ada superintendent named finalist for national award
The four honorees are from Idaho, Georgia, Indiana and Texas.
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Dennis: ‘I promise you we will care about your kid’
After recount, CWI levy still falls short of passage
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Dec. 17-20
Twin Falls to seek increased supplemental levy
New partnership helps high school students earn college credits
The College of Eastern Idaho and the Idaho Falls School District will together launch the “Jumpstart College Program” next year.
Chess helps low-income students understand STEM skills
A 28-year old Boise entrepreneur helps students learn science, technology, engineering and math.
Idaho EdNews seeks experienced journalist
We want a teammate who is ambitious, innovative and interested in the most critical issues facing Idaho education.
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Improving Idaho’s ‘go-on’ rate for postsecondary education takes some go-getting
If Idaho achieves its 60 percent goal, everyone benefits
Senators make bipartisan push for Secure Rural Schools funding
A bill, introduced Thursday, would create a permanent endowment to support counties and schools in timber country. The pricetag is about $7.1 billion in one-time money.
Funding formula change would require data collection changes
The state’s current attendance-based funding model doesn’t really address student mobility and fractional enrollment, education officials say.
Dennis hired to head Boise schools
Coby Dennis, a career educator in Boise schools, will take over the top job on July 1. Trustees considered no other applicants to head the state’s second-largest district.
Albertson Foundation awards millions to Idaho State
The grant is to support a technical-education facility.
Andrew Reed to leave Idaho Education News
The multimedia specialist has accepted a job in Northern California. EdNews will immediately begin looking to fill the open position.
Boise trustees to interview Dennis Thursday
Boise’s deputy superintendent is the sole candidate to head the state’s second largest school district. A decision could come after Thursday’s interview.
Meridian teens develop skills outside the classroom
West Ada seniors participate in a career fair in hopes to land an externship working in a pharmacy.
College of Idaho’s ‘unconventional’ co-presidents focused on sustainability
“The business model isn’t working, so we have to make some tough decisions,” Co-President Jim Everett told the City Club of Boise on Monday.
Education news around Idaho
In this week’s briefs a Nampa school received free oatmeal for families, Carolyn Holly will join Idaho Business for Education and five schools are finalist in a national competition.
Idaho’s K-12 enrollment grows
The State Department of Education’s latest statewide fall enrollment is 306,242, up 1.3 percent from last year.
After-school program focuses on next-generation leaders
Everyday Leadership is hosted at six Boise schools and targets low-income students.
Wilson outraised Ybarra in superintendent’s race
More than $425,000 in third-party spending backed the Democratic candidate’s unsuccessful run.
Clow named new chairman of House Education Committee
The Twin Falls Republican has served on the education committee for the past six years.
Boise trustees hope to hire new superintendent within two weeks
One day after Don Coberly’s retirement plans went public, the board put the job search on the fast track. In essence, deputy superintendent Coby Dennis is the sole applicant for the job.
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Dennis: ‘I promise you we will care about your kid’
In a three-minute video message, Boise’s newly hired superintendent promised a smooth transition in the state’s second-largest district, and a full range of learning opportunities for students.
After recount, CWI levy still falls short of passage
College officials could take another run at the health science building proposal in May.
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Dec. 17-20
Ybarra will meet Tuesday afternoon with Gov.-elect Brad Little.
Twin Falls to seek increased supplemental levy
The district will seek $10 million over two years. The current $4.25 million-a-year levy expires in June.
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Improving Idaho’s ‘go-on’ rate for postsecondary education takes some go-getting
Clearly, this issue should be at the very top of the agenda for Governor-elect Brad Little and the new Legislature come the New Year.
If Idaho achieves its 60 percent goal, everyone benefits
But accomplishing it will take bold leadership, further investment, wise choices and laser-like focus.