Sadie Dittenber
Trustees to consider facilities funding, vouchers and other issues at annual convention
INSIDE: The details of what will be debated and who is running for leadership positions.
Lawmakers continue their dive into school facilities dilemma
The Funding Construction of Public Schools committee agreed to split up their ideas and take a deeper look into solutions for the next meeting, which will likely occur after the Nov. 8 General Election.
IPTV debate: Candidates spar over a variety of Idaho education policies
Democrat Terry Gilbert and Republican Debbie Critchfield answered an hour’s worth of questions Monday during Idaho Public Television’s Idaho Debates event.
KTVB debate: Superintendent candidates talk critical race theory, school choice
Debbie Critchfield and Terry Gilbert will face off in the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Colleges award millions to Latinx students at leadership summit
Over 800 students showed at the Hispanic Youth Leadership Summit to learn about different colleges and careers, and prepare for their futures.
Superintendent candidates to square off in next week’s debate
Monday’s 8 p.m. debate is this election cycle’s third televised matchup in the Idaho Public Television debate series.
State Board reviews reports on test scores and staff shortages
The board plans to propose a teaching apprenticeship program to help districts fill vacancies with staff who are interested in becoming certified teachers.
Blaine County to help teachers who can’t find an affordable place to live
The district offers rental assistance stipends, and trustees approved building transitional houses for staff on district-owned land.
New legislative working group kicks off discussion on school buildings
“We need help,” said Andy Grover, representing school administrators in front of the committee.
Meet Debbie Critchfield, Republican nominee for state superintendent
If elected, the former State Board of Education president said she plans to introduce a financial literacy graduation requirement.