Halli Stone has long voiced her opposition to things like abortion and the Equal Rights Amendment. Today her fight is against bonds and levies for her children’s schools. She’s winning.
Transgender athletics ban could jeopardize future NCAA events in Idaho
A recent bill banning transgender girls and women from participating in girls’ and women’s sports in the state prompted a statement from the group’s board of directors Monday.
Some districts struggle to find trustees
Often no one runs, so school boards are left searching for people to apply.
School savings top $397 million
Nearly all Idaho school districts and charter schools continue to save money, despite lingering debate over how much is enough.
Critchfield mum on rumored superintendent’s run
A candidate for the position welcomed her to the race Wednesday. She wouldn’t confirm or deny a run.
Former Shelley principal sentenced for grand theft
Eric Lords, 49, will spend 50 days in jail, five years on probation and serve 300 hours of community service for the crime, a judge announced Monday.
Breaking the glass ceiling: Karen Echeverria’s path to prominence
With some luck, years of experiences and forging relationships with the right people, she compensated for a lack of higher education to land the job as ISBA’s executive director in 2007 — all while supporting her children.
Bonneville to rerun levies in May
Trustees on Wednesday approved floating a 10-year, $2.8 million-per-year plant facilities levy and a two-year, $5.8 million-per-year supplemental levy.
American Falls parents and educators lament possible loss of early-learning grant
Conservative Republicans recently killed a $6 million federal grant for early learning. Stakeholders in this rural district say lawmakers got it wrong.
Educator-oversight commission could strip former Marsh Valley superintendent of K-12 certifications
An administrative complaint drafted by the Idaho Professional Standards Commission recommends revoking Marvin Hansen’s professional licenses. He can choose to fight the recommendations in a hearing.