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Student filmmakers honored
High school filmmakers were recognized for their movies, and got to split a cash prize with their school.
Blaine County hires new superintendent
GwenCarol Holmes, chief academic officer of public schools in Alexandria, Va., will join the Blaine County district in July. Meanwhile, the Gooding School District has narrowed its superintendent search.
Bonneville weighs options after failed bond
Leaders of the state’s fifth-largest district plan to run another bond issue, but year-round classes will likely be needed to keep up with growth.
Book controversy gives way to giveaway
On Wednesday, ‘The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian’ was absolutely free to Meridian students. And business was brisk.
Schools work through testing glitches
With the state more than halfway finished with SBAC field tests, educators and state officials are pointing out issues they hope to resolve by next year.
Candidates stake out differences with platform
Among the differences: GOP state superintendent candidate Andy Grover objects to using tax credits to encourage school choice, while primary opponent Sherri Ybarra says she is open to pre-K.
Tech pilots: An introductory course
The State Department of Education will host webinars this week for school officials hoping to apply for a share of $3 million in technology pilot grants.
Kuna levy election heats up
When Kuna’s school levy was rejected in March, fewer than one in five registered voters turned out to the polls. A higher-profile election is looming on May 20.
Long-time volunteer resigns from state board
Milford Terrell will step down from his appointed seat on the State Board of Education after 11 years of overseeing public education. ALSO INSIDE: The board elected new officers.
Super candidates: Who voted and who didn’t
Only two of the four Republican candidates for state superintendent voted in the May 2012 GOP primary. One candidate didn’t vote in November 2012, a historic election for K-12 policy.