West
Teacher recruitment events report growing interest in the profession
The number of interested educators increased by 170% over two years ago, the last time the teacher recruitment event was held.
Bridge work: CWI celebrates start of new building projects
A horticulture building and a health and science building are now under construction, and are scheduled for completion in the summer of 2025.
Kuna trustees embrace proposed ordinance restricting developers
A new ordinance in Middleton would stop developers from building homes if the school they serve is overcapacity.
Charter commission sets precedent with tenuous performance measures
The Accelerating Public Charter Schools Act carries a provision rewarding high-performing schools with a 12-year charter, rather than six.
Charter superintendent’s defamation case nears settlement
Defendants are listed as the Idaho Public Charter School Commission, Alan Reed, Nils Peterson and Kirsten Pochop.
Nampa trustees will vote on four-day week, potentially embracing ‘magnitude of change’
The move to four days would come at the same time as school closures and redrawn boundaries.
State revokes certifications for three convicted teachers
The PSC’s executive committee review 12 educator cases for probable cause determinations.
Consequences may be coming for teachers who quit early or mid-year
If a teacher breaks a contract and a complaint is filed, commissioners are ready to issue consequences.
Timberlake recognized for success with first-generation college students
Timberlake is one of 27 high schools throughout the country recognized for efforts to increase the number of first-generation college students.
Modern CTE facilities will boost prospects in rural Idaho
In New Plymouth, some students stay in school just to weld in the high school’s career technical education agriculture program.