Darren Svan
CDA trustees examine unconventional cost-savings measures
The North Idaho district is considering the unprecedented step of closing a school.
State considers seven teacher violation cases
One or more of the cases could be scheduled for disciplinary decisions by the Professional Standards Commission.
West Bonner community expresses support for interim superintendent
INSIDE: An unfinished 2023 audit has caused the district to be out of compliance with the State Department of Education.
Schools must adopt new special education manual
Families who believe their child was incorrectly denied special education services can request an evaluation — and districts have to listen.
Teacher recruitment events report growing interest in the profession
The number of interested educators increased by 170% over two years ago, the last time the teacher recruitment event was held.
CDA eyes staff reductions, closing a school — but steers away from four-day calendar
One of the issues contributing to the district’s financial distress is declining enrollment.
Districts to ask patrons for $209 million in local bonds and levies
West Ada and Pocatello have the largest asks. Find out what’s on your ballot.
Kuna trustees embrace proposed ordinance restricting developers
A new ordinance in Middleton would stop developers from building homes if the school they serve is overcapacity.
Charter commission sets precedent with tenuous performance measures
The Accelerating Public Charter Schools Act carries a provision rewarding high-performing schools with a 12-year charter, rather than six.
Charter superintendent’s defamation case nears settlement
Defendants are listed as the Idaho Public Charter School Commission, Alan Reed, Nils Peterson and Kirsten Pochop.