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

Cowboy boots or dress shoes: Kuna trustee candidates speak at Q&A

The four trustee candidates in Kuna shared their thoughts at a Q&A on Wednesday.

The trend continues: Nampa sees slight drop in enrollment

The district saved money by closing down four schools last year, but enrollment continues to decline.

West Ada trustee incumbents get support from PAC, while outraising challengers

A PAC that received a large out-of-state donation spent $6,773 to support the two incumbents.

Idaho schools on Native American reservations face funding lapse from federal shutdown

Schools on nontaxable federal land, like Native American reservations, rely on a federal program now threatened by the government shutdown.

Report: Most districts fail to comply with state law barring gender ideology instruction

The bill’s sponsor says school districts should be penalized financially for not complying with the 2025 law.

Jerome plans to update policy that prohibits recording school board meetings

While the new policy will allow patrons to visually record meetings, the district will not though a growing trend of other districts do provide patrons the opportunity to watch meetings from home.

Feds requires colleges to verify legal status for some workforce education students

It’s part of a broad approach from the Trump administration to restrict undocumented people from accessing federal benefits.

Two retired California educators and a local substitute teacher run for Nampa trustee seats

Election Day is Nov. 4 and early voting begins Oct. 14 for the Nampa School District board.

Boise trustees appoint medical director to fill board vacancy

Alejandro Necochea has a background in community health. He is also married to the chair of the Idaho Democratic Party.

West Ada trustee challengers field questions at forum, without incumbents

Name cards for four candidates sat on the table, but only two showed up on Tuesday night.