The state’s current attendance-based funding model doesn’t really address student mobility and fractional enrollment, education officials say.
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Dennis hired to head Boise schools
Coby Dennis, a career educator in Boise schools, will take over the top job on July 1. Trustees considered no other applicants to head the state’s second-largest district.
Albertson Foundation awards millions to Idaho State
The grant is to support a technical-education facility.
Andrew Reed to leave Idaho Education News
The multimedia specialist has accepted a job in Northern California. EdNews will immediately begin looking to fill the open position.
College of Idaho’s ‘unconventional’ co-presidents focused on sustainability
“The business model isn’t working, so we have to make some tough decisions,” Co-President Jim Everett told the City Club of Boise on Monday.
Education news around Idaho
In this week’s briefs a Nampa school received free oatmeal for families, Carolyn Holly will join Idaho Business for Education and five schools are finalist in a national competition.
Idaho’s K-12 enrollment grows
The State Department of Education’s latest statewide fall enrollment is 306,242, up 1.3 percent from last year.
After-school program focuses on next-generation leaders
Everyday Leadership is hosted at six Boise schools and targets low-income students.
Wilson outraised Ybarra in superintendent’s race
More than $425,000 in third-party spending backed the Democratic candidate’s unsuccessful run.
Clow named new chairman of House Education Committee
The Twin Falls Republican has served on the education committee for the past six years.
Boise trustees hope to hire new superintendent within two weeks
One day after Don Coberly’s retirement plans went public, the board put the job search on the fast track. In essence, deputy superintendent Coby Dennis is the sole applicant for the job.
Boise trustees to interview Dennis Thursday
Boise’s deputy superintendent is the sole candidate to head the state’s second largest school district. A decision could come after Thursday’s interview.
Vendor claims state’s purchasing process was flawed
The Department of Administration denied Silverback’s request for administrative review, but the contract has not yet been awarded.
Senate names new committee chairs
Leadership is waiting until Friday to announce the new chair of the House Education Committee.
Boise superintendent to retire
Don Coberly has worked in Boise schools for more than 30 years. Trustees will meet Thursday to discuss a “succession plan.”
Townhall discussion focuses on pathways after high school
“It’s a big issue and it’s a generational challenge,” moderator Kevin Richert said of reaching Idaho’s 60 percent goal.
Students learn to program and computer code
Monday kicks off Computer Science Education Week.
Superintendents voice concerns with funding proposal
School leaders speak out about winners and losers and protecting teacher salaries.
ISBA trustees select their executive board
Meet the school board members who govern their association.
Rhodes Scholar is motivated by ‘deep questions in the world’
Elena Gallina, a Boise State University graduate, is a 2019 recipient of the oldest and most prestigious international academic award available to Americans.