Month: July 2019

‘I don’t like what’s happened over the last 10 years:’ C. Scott Green’s return to the U of I

The Moscow native and Boise High graduate brings a nontraditional background to the president’s job.

Jerome ‘unlikely’ to oversee Heritage Academy

The Jerome-based charter school asked the district to consider being its authorizing body amid fallout with the Idaho Public School Charter Commission.

Alleging slander, Blaine trustee files tort claim against district

Rob Clayton says embattled district Superintendent GwenCarol Holmes started a rumor that he was having an affair with a district administrator. The district has not commented on the claim.

‘You’re part of my team:’ Little addresses school administrators

In two speeches Wednesday, Idaho’s governor recapped education talking points on teacher salaries, literacy and the state’s postsecondary completion goal. But he didn’t bring up two simmering education controversies.

Your legislators should defend your rights

In the last several months, citizens have had to fight to preserve their most basic constitutional rights.

What does ‘the Idaho way’ mean to you?

It could mean something uniquely different to each of us.

Lawmakers have a duty to oversee public institutions

Lawmakers should continue to question whether or not radical social justice programs truly benefit Idahoans and students.

Middleton selects Sherawn Reberry as new superintendent

Candidates included a California administrator, a former political candidate and a director for the Idaho Digital Learning Academy.

Charter commission to meet, discuss likely open meetings violation

The commission appeared to violate Idaho’s open meetings law during a closed-door session on April 11, Attorney General Lawrence Wasden’s office said.