Lots of scholarships, expanded internet access and no-more lunch debt for students in Twin Falls.
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: June 17-21
Ybarra kicks off her week with a meeting with Idaho Business for Education.
Another Middleton trustee faces potential recall
Canyon County officials verified that a recall campaign against Marianne Blackwell has generated enough signatures to appear on the ballot.
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Blaine trustees sanction board chair, over undisclosed ethical violations
Home computer and Internet access: Idaho’s numbers are mixed
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: June 10-13
Emmett superintendent steps down
Wayne Rush’s departure became a matter of public record Wednesday. But the board and the superintendent signed a separation agreement a week ago — in a move that may have violated the state’s Open Meetings Law.
Bonneville to increase $39.5 million bond issue
The district’s maintenance and operations director says the plan to build a new elementary school and fund other structural upgrades will likely cost millions of dollars more than previously anticipated.
Financial concerns continue for four charter schools
The Idaho Public Charter School Commission believes the schools may not remain financially sound, but officials say they can’t close the schools and there are only limited resources to protect taxpayers.
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Education system not getting better, only more expensive
Stabilizing the secure rural schools program
Former Shelley principal used school funds for personal purchases
Eric Lords could be stripped of his Idaho administrator’s license after admitting that he used school credit and debit cards to buy a range of personal items.
State economist: A recession is no foregone conclusion, but it’s a possibility
Members of Gov. Brad Little’s K-12 task force received a mixed message Wednesday. There’s a 30 percent chance of a recession within the next three years — but it would not be as severe as the Great Recession, which led to unprecedented K-12 budget cuts.
‘Bad behavior continues to be rewarded;’ outgoing Middleton superintendent rips adversaries
Josh Middleton said unnamed political foes made it impossible for him to work with trustees and address the Canyon County district’s needs.
Turmoil in Blaine County: Critics seek Holmes’ ouster
Critics say Superintendent GwenCarol Holmes has neutralized the school board, while surrounding herself with “yes people” and a “lickspittle battalion of principals.” Holmes says she has no intention of stepping down.
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Au revoir for now — until Tuesday, July 2.
Blaine trustees sanction board chair, over undisclosed ethical violations
The violations occurred between January and May, according to a Blaine County School District news release. But the sanctions came eight days after Rob Clayton publicly criticized district leadership.
Home computer and Internet access: Idaho’s numbers are mixed
A recent Associated Press data analysis looks at computer and Internet access, and how this contributes to a “homework gap.”
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: June 10-13
State superintendent Sherri Ybarra is in Coeur d’Alene Monday, attending a conference hosted by one of Idaho’s most prominent lobbying groups.
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Education system not getting better, only more expensive
We are putting our way of life at risk by our continuing failure to effectively educate our citizens.
Stabilizing the secure rural schools program
Counties and schools like ours can’t operate without federal forest payments.