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Teton teachers union sues district
The lawsuit stems from a labor negotiations impasse, the Teton Education Association says.
West Ada’s new superintendent wants to make Idaho’s largest district nationally competitive
“I envision this day when people are calling our school district and saying, ‘Hey, what are you guys doing and can we come visit and see the amazing things that are going on.'” said Derek Bub.
Grow-your-own programs could widen Idaho’s teacher pipeline
Some focus on tapping paraprofessionals to become certified teachers. Others eye prospective candidates who are still in high school, and others yet look to increase the number of teachers of color in classrooms.
Analysis: Could the delta variant stop a ‘normal’ school year before it starts?
The new and more transmittable version of the coronavirus is spreading rapidly across the nation. Some experts say the variant poses new risks to unvaccinated people — including children.
Building classroom culture is crucial for Idaho’s online teachers
Educators share the lessons they learned from pivoting to digital instruction during a pandemic.
ISBA names new executive director
Misty K. Swanson will replace Karen Echeverria, who has retired.
Little appoints a familiar figure to the State Board
Idaho’s governor on Wednesday selected Bill Gilbert to join the board, which has wide-ranging authority over K-12 and higher education policy. The Boise businessman headed Little’s K-12 task force in 2019.
Nampa’s outspoken trustee: ‘I just don’t see confrontation as a bad thing’
Kim Rost has influenced education policy in one of Idaho’s largest districts by living up to her nickname, Spicy K.
Idaho’s K-12 stimulus plan still unapproved as other states get the go-ahead
It’s unclear why Idaho’s plan hasn’t been OK’d yet.
Teachers raise questions about due process in educator ethics proceedings
Two Idaho educators say they were not aware they were being disciplined by the Professional Standards Commission until after their licenses were suspended.