Devin Bodkin
Nampa to consider new process for removing books
The proposal follows weeks of discussion after trustees in June called for a new policy to guide future complaints.
There’s a new crisis affecting our kids, and we’re not ready for it
Where students once sought healthcare for things like runny noses and broken arms, they’re now hobbled by things like thoughts of suicide, self-harm and other mental health issues.
Report: 22% of administrators fall short of meeting teacher-evaluation requirements
Still, state reviewers found “promise” in a new batch of data and offered five recommendations to the State Board for improving the evaluations process.
No ‘weak link’: Bub assembles all-star cast to lead West Ada after two bumpy years
The superintendent of Idaho’s largest district wants his to be a poster child for education success.
Learning outcomes mixed at seven charters poised for renewal
Some of the schools are thriving academically, despite demographic challenges. But others aren’t, according to numbers presented to the Idaho Public Charter School Commission meeting Thursday.
Idaho Falls wades into record-setting bond campaign
A $250 million price tag has raised eyebrows in the district — and set the stage for another heated debate over plans to upgrade schools.
Teachers, you make all the difference
The “right” educator can make huge impressions on things like attitude and engagement, even when kids or their home situations are tough.
The $100K club: hundreds of K-12 employees make six-figure salaries
About 1% of Idaho’s K-12 educators make $100,000 or more per year. INSIDE: The list of top earners.
Aug. 30: A $261.4 million school election day
The bulk of requested funds — a combined $144.3 million — comes in the form of bond issues for new and improved buildings in five districts.
Kuna considering a record $300 million bond issue
If approved by the school board, it would be the largest proposed general obligation bond in Idaho history.