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Caldwell mayor honored for supporting kids
Garret Nancolas uses his public service platform to launch and promote programs that help Caldwell’s youth.
More than $200,000 in Caldwell consulting work goes unexplained
Caldwell’s ousted administrators agreed to do consulting work in 2015-16, but no documents verify any work was done, according to an Idaho Education News records request.
Idaho families take advantage of college savings program
Parents share their stories about how years of savings with tax benefits can offer better experiences for their children.
STEM center set to ignite Idaho’s workforce
The strategy is to strengthen Idaho’s STEM career pipeline and be a conduit between education and industry.
Committee reviews, recaps and discusses school funding
Legislators and education leaders met for four hours on Tuesday to begin the process of redesigning Idaho’s 22-year-old school funding formula.
Former teacher leads “Dirty” double life
Gooding’s Heidi Jo Hooper is a small town girl and pig farmer with an imagination and talent that is taking her to the top of the charts.
Join our Friday conversation on politics and education
Idaho Education News is hosting a panel discussion in partnership with the Boise Metro Chamber and the Idaho School Boards Association. The event features experts in education and politics — and free donuts and coffee.
Educators honored for mentoring colleagues
Each of the 15 winners of the “Celebration of Teaching Mentors of the Year” awards received a $500 check and a blown-glass apple sculpture during a dinner banquet hosted by Boise State University.
Legal fees rise as leaders revolve in Caldwell
In the face of superintendent shuffles and board recalls, the Caldwell School District has spent more than $80,000 on legal fees since July 1.
Caldwell’s new leader signs $133,000 contract
Shalene French, currently the human resources director for the Bonneville School District, will receive a $40,000-a-year increase in pay.