Sean Dolan
PAC spending: Winners and losers from the May primary
INSIDE: An EdNews analysis of all independent expenditures spent on legislative races this year, success rates and rankings.
Vallivue trustee resigns, board approves superintendent pay raise
The outgoing board member referred EdNews to an attorney when questioned about a 2024 district land purchase that’s under investigation by the Canyon County Sheriff’s Office.
To read or not to read? Idaho Falls keeps Shakespeare on shelves after challenge
The district determined the fifth grade version of the famous play is not harmful to minors.
West Ada trustees cut ties with Idaho School Boards Association
Idaho’s largest school district will end its membership with the organization at the end of the month, citing a tight budget and in-house staff that provide many of the same services.
Idaho’s top-paid superintendent gets new contract, pay hike
West Ada’s Derek Bub will receive a $20,000 raise each year for the next three years under a deal trustees approved without discussion Monday.
‘A painful reality’: School closures follow shrinking enrollment across the country
There is a misalignment in districts throughout the U.S., as birth rates have declined, according to one panelist at a national conference last week.
Idaho Falls teacher negotiations stall, head to mediation for third straight year
The superintendent said the impasse stems from financial matters, while the union president said the district proposed no salary increase and no movement on the salary schedule.
Where teachers are — and aren’t — getting raises
One district will see a 0.5% base increase, but many will only provide moves on the career ladder.
Election results to be audited in eight counties
The process helps verify the accuracy of outcomes around the state.
‘The people spoke’: Kimberly trustees dissect bond, levy failures
May 19 was a great day, one resident told the board, because the community won.