Boise School District
A school trustee’s learning curve
For Shauneen Grange — a longtime Idaho political activist — a 17-month run on the Boise School Board has provided an education into the city’s education system.
Boise trustee election starts heating up
Travis Jones labels former Rep. Brian Cronin as a candidate “who represents the status quo.” The two will square off in a Sept. 2 election.
Boise Chamber to host candidate forum
Seven candidates are vying for three seats, including Brian Cronin, a public face in the campaign to overturn Propositions 1, 2 and 3, and Travis Jones, executive director of the Idaho Grain Producers Association.
Cronin: ‘No time to be complacent’
Boise’s normally low-key school board elections are officially under way, with former state Rep. Brian Cronin firing out the first news release of the summer campaign.
State dollars offset Boise school levy
In 2012, Superintendent Don Coberly and Boise officials pushed a five-year property tax levy to keep teachers on the job. But thanks to a boost in state funding, Boise is rolling back property tax collections by $5.5 million.
Twin Falls, Boise name principals
A quick rundown of administrative comings and goings in two districts.
Administrative changes in Boise schools
Ten Boise schools will have new principals in 2014-15 — and nine of the new principals have been named. Here’s a rundown.
Hawthorne breaks ground on Earth Day
Students plant a garden, celebrate outdoor learning
Don Coberly’s tale of two schools
The Boise schools superintendent took a closer look at the college go-on rates for Boise and Capital high schools. His findings are intriguing.
Will school districts keep budget flexibility?
Districts have some say over how many teachers they hire — and the on-the-ground results vary widely,