Sean Dolan
Emmett High’s dome days may be numbered
Engineers say the quirky structures that make up the school need $24 million in repairs. Some residents would rather have a new, normal school building.
Reading proficiency decreases slightly in first year of new assessment
Students this past school year took the twice-a-year reading assessment on a new platform that requires kids to speak their responses into a microphone instead of picking from multiple-choice answers.
Idaho’s top insurance regulator knew school trust was in trouble before it ran out of money
Dean Cameron told the state superintendent that the Idaho School Benefit Trust had been “walking a tight line” for as long as he could remember.
Another trustee resignation leaves Vallivue board with two vacancies
The replacements, whenever they are appointed, will face tough decisions on how to handle rapid growth.
‘It’s not the go-to’: West Ada limits classroom screen time
Elementary classes will be screen-free for 90% of the school day. Devices will have to earn their place in every lesson.
Feds propose Head Start deregulation, Idaho nonprofit concerned
The proposed changes would require providers to speak in English but provides an exemption for Native American programs that preserve cultural heritage.
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Benefit trust members may receive more information next week
Informing districts about the shortfall just after they renewed for the upcoming benefit year was not intentional, Debbie Hainke said.
‘Break through:’ School leaders urged to strengthen ties with lawmakers
The message came during an annual conference where administrators gather to recharge, build leadership skills and try to solve statewide problems.
Idaho Department of Insurance could take over depleted school benefit trust
The Idaho School Benefit Trust experienced “catastrophic scales of loss.” Now the state regulatory agency says it is working to protect school district employees.