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State Board OKs college preadmission plan
Starting this fall, Idaho will preapprove eligible high school seniors of admission to state colleges and universities.
Forum focuses on Idaho pre-K prospects
An Aug. 26 City Club of Boise forum will focus on pre-K — and the politics of this perennial issue.
Keough named JFAC co-chairman
Shawn Keough, R-Sandpoint, is a 10-term lawmaker with extensive background in education and budget issues.
State initiative to focus on teacher quality
The process stems back to a 2014 federal initiative requiring states to draw up plans designed to ensure uniform access to quality teachers.
Caldwell sets parameters for superintendent search
The process came under question at a Monday school board meeting, the Idaho Press-Tribune reported.
West Ada trustees question Clark’s State Board post
Last week’s appointment is the latest point of contention between the West Ada school superintendent and trustees.
State testing chief moves to STEM post
Sherri Ybarra aide Angela Hemingway was named to head Gov. Butch Otter’s STEM action center.
Former lawmaker, U of I executive vied for State Board post
West Ada district Superintendent Linda Clark got the State Board of Education appointment last week — but it’s unclear how many people actually applied.
Linda Clark named to State Board vacancy
The West Ada School District superintendent was one of two appointees to the State Board.
Legislative committee to tackle purchasing laws
The review comes after two botched contracts for statewide education projects.