Emma Epperly
Lakeland trustees place superintendent on administrative leave with pay
The board relieved him of his duties and plans to pay off a two-year contract in a lump sum.
‘It’s just in your blood:’ Mother-daughter duo teach at North Idaho elementary
Students pass Mrs. DeVore’s noisy kindergarten room — then, a few doors down, do a double take. It’s Ms. DeVore’s room again.
West Ada, Lakeland and charters stand out in new statewide school rankings
Idaho’s largest district takes top spots while North Idaho district makes biggest gains. Find out where your school ranks.
Alternative charter schools get new performance evaluation metrics
After a five-year process, the new framework was used for the first time this year.
What a relief! NIC community celebrates end of accreditation woes
The college is back on track, but did the community learn a lesson?
Lakeland to float plant facilities levy in May
Trustees voted Wednesday to put a five-year, $15 million measure on the ballot.
Survey: Virtual schools send millions to private companies and reimburse parents
EdNews surveyed 32 of virtual schools to discover what online platform they use, how much it costs, and whether or not they reimburse families directly for educational expenses.
AG’s office and West Ada ask judge to dismiss ‘Everyone is Welcome Here’ lawsuit
Former West Ada teacher Sara Inama last month asked the U.S. District Court of Idaho to declare that a state law passed last year prohibiting display of certain flags and banners violates the U.S. and Idaho constitutions.
Virtual charter school to launch despite questions over learning model
Trailhead Virtual Academy took nearly two years to gain approval from Idaho’s charter commission. It’s set to open this fall.
Schools continue to work out kinks in new statewide reading test
Some districts, like West Ada, spent thousands of dollars on headphones to improve test accuracy.