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Former convict resigns as West Jefferson baseball coach
Mike Wing, who spent at least seven years in federal prison for a major investment scam in 2006, had pledged to raise funds for a multimillion-dollar baseball complex in the rural East Idaho district.
Higher ed presidents form council to improve go-on rate
The effort stems from the State Board of Education’s call for higher education institutions to work together on the issue.
Idaho Falls requests input on longterm facilities plan
The East Idaho district worked with a consulting firm to develop recommendations for a 10-year facilities plan.
CEI emphasizes options in connecting kids to college
Idaho’s newest community college hopes to spread the word about new and continuing dual credit offerings.
Basin revives plan to extend school levies
The plan is one of several issues Idaho school trustees will consider at next month’s annual convention in Coeur d’Alene.
Despite mixed results, Ybarra wants more money for mastery
Most schools participating in a statewide program designed to help students “master” their content are performing below state averages on Idaho’s standardized test — but reading scores are more promising.
Charter superintendent files defamation claim against commission
Christine Ivie is pursuing legal action against the Idaho Public Charter Commission for “defamation, negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligent infliction of emotional distress and civil conspiracy.”
Bonneville superintendent wants the state to help pay for infrastructure
The request follows the recent rejection of a $42.7 million bond issue.
Enrollment surges at CSI’s nontraditional teacher prep program
The College of Southern Idaho attributes the increase to demand for a more robust — yet still nontraditional — route to teacher certification in Idaho.
Common Core ‘conundrum’: Lawmakers acknowledge difficulties with K-12 standards
Idaho’s version of Common Core helps define the skillsets possessed by high school graduates. But it also has its issues, House Speaker Scott Bedke told patrons during a Republican caucus meeting in Rexburg Monday.