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Lakeland paid nearly $160k to end superintendent’s tenure
The board chair says a settlement allowed Lakeland to avoid more expensive litigation. Rusty Taylor said he took the settlement so the district could move on and best serve students.
Lake Pend Oreille launches career technical center at Sandpoint High School
The new building was made possible by a $3.5 million grant from the Idaho Career Ready Students program, along with support from community partners.
Priest River forestry teacher turns vision into new student shop
The new facility gives students hands-on access to tools and training tied to the region’s natural-resource industries.
A ‘seamless’ transition: NIC, LC State create path from associate to bachelor’s degree
Students will be admitted to both institutions at once and gain access to financial aid, advising and other resources as they work toward a four-year degree.
Green to step down as U of I president
C. Scott Green’s departure, effective June 30, marks a transition at the state’s land-grant university, and sets the stage for another high-stakes Idaho presidential search.
North Idaho superintendents, Critchfield press case for funding changes
School leaders also stressed the need for supplemental levies ahead of the November election at a chamber meeting Tuesday.
Post Falls kindergarten teacher turns chaos into confidence
When Treaty Rock Elementary School Principal Katrina Kramer looks in Becky Thompson’s classroom, it’s almost always calm, orderly and collaborative. “Even her kinders know a strong routine and help each other,” Kramer said.
Rolling out the red carpet: Clearwater Valley, Grangeville start school as new districts
Leaders say the first days went smoothly, but behind the scenes they are still sorting out what, they hope, are the last finance and technology issues.
Prosecutor: No update on Lakeland open meeting complaint
EdNews filed the complaint last month after trustees voted on an “Item E” following a July 29 executive session. The item was not listed as an action item, and no details were posted.
NIC provosts took unconventional paths to the college. Now they’re part of its leadership story.
Lloyd Duman and Gwen Cash-James say their unconventional paths shaped their approach to the job — one during a crisis, the other after it.