Sean Dolan
Special ed funding is the top priority for trustees in 2026 session
Of the 11 resolutions adopted by Idaho School Boards Association, a proposal to increase funding for students with disabilities is at the top.
West Ada trustees approve panic button badges for staff, consider campus ‘sentinels’
The district is the first in the state to use the wearable badges.
Trustees urge legislators to act on youth vaping epidemic
The Idaho tobacco tax, written in 1974, does not mention vapes. Trustees want the Legislature to change that.
Governor appoints Twin Falls commissioner to replace Rep. Clow
Don Hall said he supports school choice, but doesn’t want to burn down the public school system.
Mackay students, “Doing Good in the Great Outdoors,” to be featured on Idaho Public TV this week
The program highlights volunteers who help enhance outdoor recreation in Idaho.
UPDATE: Elmore County election outcomes unchanged after recount
VIDEO INSIDE of Idaho’s Secretary of State explaining what happened to 300 uncounted ballots. Four school-related elections were affected.
A North Star for struggling charters: Merger makes Idaho history
One school was in decline while another was growing. Could this be a model for other charters?
West Ada gathers feedback from parents on boundary changes
Some schools are overcrowded and some are below capacity. New boundaries would help fix that.
Board chair survives, incumbent falls in two West Ada trustee races
Meghan Brown said her victory shows West Ada made a mistake by ordering a teacher to remove the “Everyone Is Welcome Here” poster.
Schools urge families to apply for free-and-reduced lunch as SNAP benefits may be delayed
Educators are finding ways to make sure kids are fed.