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Who picks school curriculum? Idaho law hands more power to parents
New law expanding input from non-educators forces good but tough conversations in some districts, but sets up gridlock in others.
Costs stemming from U of I homicides exceed $1.2 million
The university will tap into budget reserves to cover additional costs.
Boise State program supports students with disabilities
Through the PEERS program, classmates get the chance to explore their academic interests, and expand their social circles at Idaho’s largest university.
Idaho youth can now access residential mental health care
The Idaho Youth Ranch opens residential inpatient treatment facility that will be focused on children with Medicaid in Caldwell.
Innovative early literacy program transforms the lives of immigrant children
“Students in this program exit with a new confidence about their ability to succeed in schools.”
West Bonner board finds common ground with community concerns
In other news, two former employees have filed a lawsuit against the district for violating labor rules.
Bonneville approves continuing a mastery-based learning approach
Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme described the next steps to an individualized approach to educating students.
West Bonner superintendent’s plan to relocate students met with opposition
Because of an aging boiler and other structural deficiencies, Braden Durst’s idea to temporarily shut down the junior high school was met with calls to “pump the brakes” and “Just slow the freaking roll.”
Vallivue board approves plans for its $78 million bond
The money will allow the district to add two new elementary schools and improve existing buildings and security measures.
Empowering Parents panel discusses program eligibility and limitations
Sen. Lori Den Hartog gave a synopsis of the program’s original intent, and the group addressed private school tuition, homeschool co-op fees and public school fees.