Darren Svan

West Bonner trustee’s absence abruptly cancels school board meeting

The three board members were scheduled to declare a vacancy for the two trustee seats that were recalled last month.

Incumbent trustees face plenty of contested races across the state

In West Bonner, three incumbent trustees will face opponents in bids to retain their seats on a school board that’s experienced controversy this summer.

New federal charter school grant would target quality as growth slows

Nonprofit Bluum used its previous $22 million grant money to kick off a five-year surge that accounted for 28 new schools.

Alternative school’s military-style discipline transforms struggling teenagers

The intervention program targets dropouts between the ages of 15-1/2 to 18 from every corner of the state. The 20-week residential phase relies on structure, utilizing military-like discipline and training.

Reading scores for thousands of Idaho students found to be inaccurate

Despite the reporting delay and inaccurate datasets, the Dallas-based company Istation is set to receive $723,570 for its one-year contract.

Modified bus routes concern Coeur d’Alene parents

Gregory Mills is worried about the safety of his grandchildren.

Collaborative teaching model takes center stage in Coeur d’Alene

A professional learning community serves as infrastructure where teachers can engage in constructive dialogue and then reflect on and improve instruction.

Terms officially end for recalled West Bonner trustees

The Aug. 29 voter turnout for the recall was nearly that of a presidential election, county clerk Mike Rosedale said during Thursday’s canvassing meeting.

West Bonner trustees schedule, then cancel a special meeting 90 minutes before the start

The meeting would have taken place 16 hours before two trustees’ terms officially end via a recall. The agenda included an executive session to evaluate the superintendent.