Kevin Richert
State Board selects new slate of officers
Emma Atchley, an Ashton business woman and potato grower, was named president during the board’s meeting last week.
Three large districts still in labor negotiations
The new budget year begins July 1. But in West Ada, Nampa and Coeur d’Alene, talks will stretch beyond that date.
Reading scores: 25,000 elementary students below grade level
The latest scores come as the state launches a $9.1 million initiative to help struggling readers.
Blaine County hears divided testimony on transgender policy
The Blaine County school board could vote on the policy July 12.
Idaho ranks No. 22 in new child welfare study
But that same study gave Idaho a lackluster grade on education issues — largely because of its chronic pre-K shortage.
State places three charter schools on financial notice
The state’s charter school commission worries the three schools run the risk of a midyear financial collapse. The schools received $4.1 million in state funding in 2015-16.
Shakeups in the Blaine County school district
Trustee Carole Freund steps down, citing health issues, while the long search for a finance manager continues.
In Boise, trustee election season is under way
The district’s trustee elections are held in early September — and they generally fly under the public radar.
West Ada graduates criticize ‘Don’t Fail Idaho’ ad
The two college-bound graduates challenge the contention that four out of every five high school graduates are not prepared for life after high school.
Post Register: Nate secretly recorded conversation with Hill
The conversation occurred some time after the May 17 GOP primary. Nate survived a primary challenge; Hill had endorsed Nate’s opponent.