Emma Epperly
West Bonner’s murky financial situation could lead to school closures
The district is behind on submitting audits and approving a May levy ask.
Boundary County expands online school waitlist
District could welcome up to 400 online students from across North Idaho.
Charter commission director resigns, Joshua Whitworth to fill in as interim
He now holds three high profile education jobs in Idaho.
Post Falls trustees vote to put $11.92 million levy on May ballot
The levy will support extracurriculars, technical education and teacher salaries.
CDA trustees keep all-day cell phone ban despite student, community protest
A petition and board meeting testimony did not sway the trustees, who vowed to revisit the ban in April.
Coeur d’Alene to address childcare shortage with preschool program
The new program ensures more students are kindergarten-ready, and serves as a recruitment and retention tool for teachers and district employees.
State revokes six teaching certificates for sexual assault, drug abuse and porn
The Professional Standards Commission also suspended six others educators and issued seven letters of reprimand.
Idaho’s lieutenant governor addresses Coeur d’Alene business leaders
Scott Bedke touted Idaho Launch and pushed for better teacher pay.
Idaho charter schools receive nearly $7 million from federal grant program
Four schools received the funds to help them provide 1,895 seats.
School leaders grapple with AI use and policies for teachers and students
Some are rolling out artificial intelligence tools in classrooms, while others are still in the consideration stages.