Ryan Suppe
State revokes four teaching certificates
One teacher, who has already been convicted for violating state law, sent nude photos to students. Another had sexual conversations with an AI bot during class.
Legislative committee looks to curb youth vaping
In 2021, nearly 18% of Idaho high school students said they used e-cigarettes.
This little-known group is issuing $1 billion in school facilities bonds. Here’s how
The Idaho State Building Authority has been working for months behind the scenes to sell the initial bond — its highest-value venture in 50 years.
Deputy superintendent to resign from state department
A news release didn’t mention a reason for Cantrell’s departure, but the superintendent offered a grateful send-off.
Labrador accuses education leaders of sowing ‘strife and conflict’ over new parental consent law
The attorney general sent a letter to state superintendent Debbie Critchfield offering guidance on a new law that requires parental consent for health treatment on minors.
President Wagner salutes ISU history in inaugural address
Wagner also unveiled a new “forward-thinking framework” that will guide spending on enrollment growth, infrastructure and other strategic areas.
Some school districts are ‘scrambling’ for maintenance money after HB 521
The sweeping facilities bill shifted lottery funds in way that’s left some district cash-strapped in the short term.
Critchfield discusses weighted formula, trade-offs in budget proposal
The funding formula change should help address a special education funding gap, while the overall “modest” budget acknowledges fiscal and political realities.
Administrators rate 98.4% of teachers ‘proficient’ or better
The annual evaluations have been controversial since they were tied to teacher raises.
Hasler wins only contested Boise race, four unopposed incumbents retain trustee seats
Also on Tuesday, four incumbents ran unopposed and will remain as trustees.