Sean Dolan
Reports show large, unexplained discrepancies — just months apart — in trust fund’s balance
The Idaho Department of Insurance is investigating why these two reports differ by millions, while schools that have to cover the shortfall await answers.
Married lesbians challenge GOP leaders in their political debut
The Easleys face an uphill battle against two well-funded, well-known Republicans. Social media is their strategy.
Teachers’ medical claims will go unpaid if districts refuse to pay benefit trust
The Department of Insurance may have to act as a debt collector and take action against “delinquent” districts and charters.
An English-only mandate for Head Start could make it harder for kids to learn English
It might seem counterintuitive, but supporting a child’s home language makes learning English easier and faster, research shows.
Andy Hawes wins Boise school board election
He previously served as a trustee from 2021 to 2023.
A mom, a silversmith, a nurse: Three charter schools prepare students for different paths
One school prepares future American citizens, another exposes students to the arts and another trains students for trades.
Boise trustee candidates differ on biggest issue facing district
One says it’s declining enrollment. The other points to student well-being. Election Day is Sept. 1.
Frustration and questions mount as schools resolve how to cover benefit trust shortfall
There should have been safeguards to prevent the trust from depleting reserves, one business manager said.
Reporters break down Idaho School Benefit Trust in new ‘EdNews Show’ episode
Kevin Richert and Sean Dolan explain what it means for teachers and how it might impact taxpayers.
Benefit trust tells members they have to cover $13 million shortfall — first payment is due in September
Member school districts and charters can either pay a lump sum or make monthly payments.