Sean Dolan
District 26: Three-way race pits GOP incumbent against educator, independent
Rep. Mike Pohanka seeks a second term against Democrat Anita Janis and independent Bella Schiffler, who bring widely different backgrounds and views to the race.
Court approves state takeover of insolvent Idaho School Benefit Trust
The Department of Insurance now has control over the depleted trust’s assets.
Threatened, bullied, blindsided: District leaders speak out on benefit trust’s ‘systemic silence’
A group of superintendents claim the Idaho School Benefit Trust intentionally withheld information until after districts renewed for another year. They’ve reached out to the governor.
Sheriff’s office: Vallivue land deal still under investigation
EdNews broke the story five months ago.
Nampa switches to Apple as PC prices rise
The move follows a similar switch in Boise. PCs are now “significantly more expensive” than a Mac, one district administrator said.
Reports show large, unexplained discrepancies — just months apart — in trust fund’s balance
The Idaho Department of Insurance is investigating why these two reports differ by millions, while schools that have to cover the shortfall await answers.
Married lesbians challenge GOP leaders in their political debut
The Easleys face an uphill battle against two well-funded, well-known Republicans. Social media is their strategy.
Teachers’ medical claims will go unpaid if districts refuse to pay benefit trust
The Department of Insurance may have to act as a debt collector and take action against “delinquent” districts and charters.
An English-only mandate for Head Start could make it harder for kids to learn English
It might seem counterintuitive, but supporting a child’s home language makes learning English easier and faster, research shows.
Andy Hawes wins Boise school board election
He previously served as a trustee from 2021 to 2023.