Kevin Richert
Otter outsources more legal work in broadband case
Otter has hired a Washington, D.C., law firm, as the state scrambles to secure nearly $2 million in federal funding for Idaho schools.
State agency won’t seek repayment on broadband project
The Department of Administration won’t seek any of the $29.7 million the state paid out on the defunct Idaho Education Network project, the Associated Press reported.
Otter names Albertsons executive to State Board
Andrew Scoggin of Boise will begin serving a five-year term on the State Board of Education; his appointment will be subject to Senate confirmation in 2017.
State Board ups the ante on direct admissions plan
In early September, qualified high school seniors will get letters saying they are pre-approved for college. Then they’ll get a followup letter in October.
Julie VanOrden’s waiting game
The Pingree Republican would like to move up to chair the House Education Committee. The vacancy won’t be filled until early December.
Does civility have a place in the K-12 curriculum?
Teaching students civil discourse was one idea that emerged from a two-day “Civility Summit” at Boise State University this week.
Otter stands by his claims in transgender student dispute
The governor maintains that the feds’ transgender student guidelines jeopardize about a third of Idaho’s education funding.
West Ada labor agreement approved
Trustees voted to ratify the agreement Tuesday night — 11 days after a federal mediator helped district and union negotiators strike a deal.
The Democratic platform on education: digging into the details
The Democratic platform makes several references to closing the school achievement gap, and making college more affordable.
Schools cash in on record lottery sales
On Tuesday, state lottery officials cut a check of nearly $31 million to the State Department of Education — the largest dividend check in the lottery’s 27-year history.