Darren Svan

Charter superintendent’s defamation case nears settlement

Defendants are listed as the Idaho Public Charter School Commission, Alan Reed, Nils Peterson and Kirsten Pochop.

State revokes certifications for three convicted teachers

The PSC’s executive committee review 12 educator cases for probable cause determinations.

Consequences may be coming for teachers who quit early or mid-year

If a teacher breaks a contract and a complaint is filed, commissioners are ready to issue consequences.

Timberlake recognized for success with first-generation college students

Timberlake is one of 27 high schools throughout the country recognized for efforts to increase the number of first-generation college students.

Modern CTE facilities will boost prospects in rural Idaho

In New Plymouth, some students stay in school just to weld in the high school’s career technical education agriculture program.

West Bonner forensic audit finds no improprieties

The district’s previous school board approved the audit last summer on the advice of former school leader Branden Durst.

Coeur d’Alene weighs solutions to solve $6 million shortfall

Trustees might reduce staff or move to the four-day school week to find savings by June that align with a drastic reduction in enrollment.

Teacher apprenticeship model raises concerns with university programs

“We feel strongly that teaching is a profession and we want our teachers to have knowledge and skills to educate Idaho’s youth,” said Sherry Dismuke, Boise State University’s assistant dean of Teacher Education.

Disgruntled voters push for deconsolidation in Grangeville

Mountain View School District occupies a vast geographic footprint. The U.S. Forest Service manages 4.2 million acres and the Bureau of Land Management handles just under 60,000.