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

Political hot potato: Idaho legislative candidates hash out their favorite way to eat a spud

Some like it baked, some like it mashed and some can’t pick just one, according to 30 responses to an EdNews survey.

Twin Falls avoids teachers layoffs, cuts staff through attrition

The district capitalized on staff departures and retirements.

Belonging comes first at Mountain Home community schools

A strategy embraced by the district, and several others across the state, helps remove barriers and expand opportunities for students and families.

Lawmaker, state department at odds over interpretation of new law

School administrators are scratching their heads wondering how they will pay instructional coaches.

Five of Idaho’s constitutional officers endorse Sen. Guthrie

Gov. Brad Little and four other statewide officials are backing the lawmaker from East Idaho.

North Idaho lawmaker pours $250K into new PAC backing legislative candidates

Rep. Jordan Redman’s 36-18-1 Inc. Political Action Committee has spent $200,000 supporting 20 candidates across Idaho.

Unaffiliated voters can choose which primary to participate in on May 19

Unaffiliated voters can participate in a Republican primary, as long as they are OK with changing their affiliation.

Districts normally pay below appraised value for land, while Vallivue bucks the norm by millions

In seven transactions, only Vallivue paid more than the appraised value — and in excess by 74%.

Attorney general says Twin Falls trustee violated elections integrity law

The AG issued a warning to board chair Eric Smallwood and told him to cease and desist.