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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.
Few Idaho schools may use new spending flexibility this year
The “earned autonomy” program took effect July 1, but the Idaho Department of Education is still developing the application process, and some local leaders are more eager to participate than others.
Filer admits to open meeting violation, then appears to repeat mistake
The district acknowledged one posting error, but another teacher negotiation session also appears to have fallen short of Idaho’s public notice requirements.
Schools face soaring laptop costs as AI data centers squeeze supply
The Boise School District has made a five-year deal with Apple to lock in prices in a volatile market. Others are also adjusting.
No more free kicks for groups that use Middleton facilities
The district hasn’t been following its policy and has let a for-profit soccer club use turf fields built by a local donor — who coaches for that club.
Stegner criticizes Little, Legislature in gubernatorial campaign kickoff
Idaho has a “solemn obligation” to fund public schools, and leaders are not doing that right now, the independent candidate for governor said.