Idaho EdNews Staff

Education news briefs from around Idaho

Two teachers receive awards, students to launch their own high school and unique competitions to be held this week.

Idaho Education News wins 10 media awards

IdahoEdNews.org finished second in the Website General Excellence Online Only category.

Education news briefs from around Idaho

Students win music awards; district rolls out new school bus; and college savings program makes upgrades.

Rexburg lawmaker removes EdNews’ photo from campaign video

Rep. Ron Nate, a first-term lawmaker from Rexburg, had used the photos without Idaho Education News’ permission. Nate considers the flap “a misunderstanding.”

Caldwell names three superintendent finalists

Trustees will interview the candidates Saturday and make a decision Monday.

West Ada trustees cancel Monday’s meeting

A notice on the district’s website said the meeting was canceled “to ensure that the notice requirements of open meeting law have been met.”

House Education chair will not seek re-election

Reed DeMordaunt says he wants to focus on his work in the private technology sector.

Statehouse roundup, 1.27.2016

House Education Committee takes preliminary steps to repeal unfunded, inactive program designed to warn students about drugs and alcohol.

Idaho EdNews’ first episode

A preview of Gov. Butch Otter’s State of the State address and talk about the education issues that are likely to dominate the 2016 legislative session.