Sean Dolan

Sean previously reported on local government for three newspapers in the Mountain West, including the Twin Falls Times-News. He graduated from James Madison University in Virginia. Contact him at sean@idahoednews.org

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.

Jerome dirt farmer raises cain as he opposes local school levy proposal

Dean Dimond’s homemade signs and overreporting on spending are testing state campaign protocol.

West Ada appoints special education advocate to fill trustee vacancy

Evelyn McCullough will fill the vacancy left by trustee Lucas Baclayon.

Liberal PAC with D.C. funding spends in West Ada trustee races

PACs on both sides of the aisle are now involved in the West Ada trustee races.

Idaho Head Start centers will stay open for now, but future is unclear if shutdown continues

The federally funded program provides free preschool and early childcare programs for low-income kids up to age 5.

Five candidates apply for West Ada trustee vacancy

The school board will interview them on Monday.