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Demand outnumbers available bilingual employees
Experts encourage Idaho schools to offer language classes.
Charter commission allows virtual charter to open with 4 students enrolled
Executive director Rachel Burk said last week that Trailhead Virtual Academy has the green light because its education service provider signed an agreement taking on the financial risk.
State superintendent candidates make their case to school leaders
Idaho’s top education race took center stage at a Boise forum, where attendees heard about priorities including local control and education funding.
Charter schools receive $3.6 million in early state payments
Idaho’s education department can provide upfront funding to help new and expanding programs cover startup costs, payroll and other expenses.
Benefit trust members may receive more information next week
Informing districts about the shortfall just after they renewed for the upcoming benefit year was not intentional, Debbie Hainke said.
Presenter: Turn special education conflict into collaboration
A workshop for school administrators focused on effective leadership.
‘Break through:’ School leaders urged to strengthen ties with lawmakers
The message came during an annual conference where administrators gather to recharge, build leadership skills and try to solve statewide problems.
Professional Standards Commission restores public access to educator disciplinary hearings
EdNews had questioned the commission’s decision in June to move the hearings behind closed doors.
Lobbying group sues Boise State, alleging it withheld public records
The Idaho Family Policy Center says Boise State withheld records related to an academic article that stated OB-GYNs fled Idaho after the state’s abortion ban took effect.