Idaho EdNews Staff

18 superintendents endorse Grover

Several rural district leaders, as well as Nampa’s Pete Koehler, are supporting a fellow superintendent for the state’s top education job.

Our grand plans for covering the elections

This website will be loaded with stories about the upcoming primary election on May 20 and how education will play a role. Look for news, features and a voter guide in the coming weeks.

Lunch money: fruit, veggie grants available

The federal grants can total $50 to $75 per student, and are available to grade schools with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-cost lunch.

Blaine teaches parents about technology

The Blaine County School District surveyed parents and found they want to learn about technology to get more involved in their children’s education. The district responded with a series of training courses.

State education officials hitting the road

The Education Department’s annual post-legislative tour will focus on issues ranging from teacher leadership premiums to broadband and WiFi systems.

Session ends with a flurry of activity

Several key K-12 education bills passed on the final day of the 2014 legislative session.

Your guide to being an informed Idahoan

This is must-have stuff, including a link to our Bill Tracker, where you can find how lawmakers voted on education bills. Also inside: Links to finding out who your lawmakers are, data about your school and news about the May primary election.

Two tech systems, one audit

As the Legislature looks to wrap up its year’s work, auditors could get $90,000 for a two-pronged assignment: taking a closer look at the state’s new WiFi system and its high school broadband network.