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CEI names new president
Lori Barber has been the College of Eastern Idaho’s vice president of academic and student affairs since 2019. Before that, she worked as CEI’s dean of general education.
Marsh Valley students stage walkout to support teachers on the chopping block
The district has since rescinded its RIF considerations due to trustee interference.
Education nonprofit establishes prestigious endowed chair of clinical psychology
BOISE — The Lee Pesky Learning Center announced the founding of an endowed chair of clinical psychology. “The establishment of the Wendy Pesky Endowed Chair of Clinical Psychology marks a transformative moment for those that we serve,” said Lindy Crawford, the center’s executive director. The endowed chair is unique for a nonprofit organization, because they…
At-risk population exempted from high-stakes testing
There are approximately 18,000 Idaho students in K-12 who are categorized as English language learners. Those in grades K-3 who are new to the country, and just beginning to learn English, may qualify for the state testing exemption.
EdNews reporter joins school district communications team
Reporter Darren Svan is leaving Idaho Education News this month to join Lake Pend Oreille School District as the district’s community liaison. EdNews has begun a search to fill the full-time, reporting position with a salary near $70,000. For the last year and a half, his reporting focused on charter schools, career technical education, teachers…
Governor hands West Ada $150 million for facilities
Little and legislators gave three districts giant checks to celebrate historic funding for schools.
Pocatello mom says advocating for her child with disabilities has been a ‘daunting’ task
She’s one of many parents statewide who are frustrated with their local school’s special education program.
Senate Education chair faces a Republican primary rematch
Sen. Dave Lent is emphasizing big-ticket education items from the past two years. His challenger, Bryan Scholz, says he wants to encourage more competition in education.
Idaho Falls spent tens of thousands on attorneys for two recent cases
That’s according to invoices obtained through a public records request.
Middleton city and school leaders band together to tackle classroom overcrowding
Kuna School District appears ready to ask its city council to take up a similar fight. And the Vallivue School District worked closely with Middleton to craft its ordinance.