Darren Svan
State commission reprimands teachers for offensive comments, physical altercation
The commission revoked and suspended eight educators’ licenses for a range of violations.
Governor touts family grants as solution for school choice
But as Idaho leaders push to make the Empowering Parents grant program permanent, the initiative still has first-year problems to iron out.
Anti-vaping campaign highlights Idaho’s crisis
The campaign has two focal points: an hour-long documentary with testimonials from teens; and a contest for teens with over $10,000 in prizes.
Middle school aide arrested for encouraging student fights
Ettson Arreola allegedly video recorded the fights on an electronic device and shared them on social media.
Gooding teachers embrace change, achieve notable turnaround
Gooding Middle School test scores went from one of the worst performing in Idaho to one of the highest achieving for underserved schools.
Charter commission to weigh financial stability of seven schools
Seven public charters up for renewal next month report financial missteps.
Charter report: Commission schools have wide gap in performance
Some achieve at the highest level, while others are at the lowest. But a majority outperform benchmarks.
More than 400 teachers selected to receive $12,000 rural/underserved grant
The funds can be used for student loans or other educational expenses.
Centennial teacher passes on his passion for Japan to his students
“He’s gotten people who aren’t interested in Japanese to stay in Japanese class,” said Amy Poulsen, a senior at Centennial High School.
Superintendents discuss Kuna bond issue and district tournament accounting
Kuna superintendent Wendy Johnson reviewed the district’s $111 million bond issue on the March 14 ballot.