Darren Svan

Reporter Darren Svan has a background in both journalism and education. Prior to working for military schools at overseas installations, he was news editor at several publications in Wyoming and Colorado. You can send news tips to [email protected].

Trustees agree to gather voter opinions using in-house resources

They want to find out why a recent bond proposal was rejected.

Some Kuna developers volunteer to help pay for schools, others don’t

A consulting firm projects annual growth of 515 homes in the school district. And after voters rejected a March bond proposal, school official are seeking other ways to build more schools.

Dozens of last-minute supplemental levy comments dominate trustees’ agenda

The board adopted policy 3018 that requires students to use the restroom, changing facilities, and overnight sleeping quarters designated by biological sex.

The state may expand ethics training to all who work with children

Research indicates that educators make between 1,500-3,000 non-trivial decisions in a day.

Eastern Idaho district stands behind superintendent hire, despite theft pleas

Hired as West Side School District superintendent in April, Tyler Telford pleaded guilty last year to two misdemeanor charges. He denies wrongdoing, and says the criminal case stemmed from an unsuccessful civil lawsuit.

Elevate Academy finds the ‘disenfranchised’ and transforms them

The alternative school method is upending tradition. And because not every young person fits the mold, they don’t use one.

Coeur d’Alene declares financial emergency, notifies four schools of possible closure

The district says it is facing staff layoffs and school closures if voters reject the proposed two-year, $50 million supplemental levy next month.

Superintendent’s defamation lawsuit against state leaders nears conclusion

The defendants are listed as the Public Charter School Commission, Alan Reed, Nils Peterson and Kirsten Pochop.

Despite financial and language barriers, Chief Joseph elementary is one of the best

The West Ada elementary school outperformed the state and district on standardized tests last year.  

Hundreds of jobs and education programs at risk in Coeur d’Alene

The district is asking voters in May to approve a new supplemental levy just two months after a similar ask failed.