Month: May 2019

Episode 164: Little’s opportunity to make his mark on education

In this week’s podcast, Kevin Richert sits down with Greg Wilson, Little’s education policy adviser.

West Jefferson selects superintendent

The East Idaho district chose a locally grown candidate from 17 applicants.

TVLA students battle in master-chef-style competition

The goal was for students to create an easy-to-make, healthy recipe using ingredients that are commonly found in food pantries.

Across Idaho, negotiation season gets off to a quiet, quick start

Several of the state’s largest districts already have agreements in place — or awaiting final approval.

A ‘moral obligation:’ Idaho, Oregon speakers rally for Secure Rural Schools endowment

Supporters say the bill would provide predictable federal funding for schools in timber country. The price tag for the endowment comes to $7 billion.

Little plans to follow his predecessor’s blueprint with new task force

Education advocates say the point of the task force is to build consensus around a new five-year plan for education.

State says Blackfoot charter director may have violated state laws

A forensic audit details unexplained payments to charter director Fred Ball and his son’s band.

West Ada principal placed on unpaid leave

A court order restricts Star Middle School Principal Tony Nelson from being in the presence of minors, the Idaho Statesman reported. Nelson faces two felony counts of injury to a child.

Little seeks two new State Board members

Don Soltman and Richard Westerberg are stepping down when their five-year terms end in June. That gives Idaho’s new governor his first chance to make an imprint on the board.