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Stories about Idaho’s educators, students and policy makers plus features on bright spots in Idaho education.
Administrators reported 3,162 bullying incidents in 2015-16
This is the first year districts were required to report bullying incidents to the state and it will be used as a baseline measure to gauge progress.
Scared, alone, addicted: Mountain Home teen turns life around
Mekala Abbott abused using and selling drugs at age 12. Today she is clean and sober and credits her school and counselor for helping her earn a diploma and go to college.
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Idaho’s $715 million school election day
At least 46 of Idaho’s 115 school districts will seek bond issues, plant facilities levies or supplemental levies on March 14. Idaho Education News and Boise State Public Radio partnered to produce this series — Financing the Future — on how the statewide elections will affect students, communities and taxpayers.
The legacy of school bonds in Boise
Financing the Future continued: The Boise School District last passed a bond more than a decade ago. This year’s request to voters is more ambitious but necessary, according to trustees.
The bond issue ‘supermajority:’ a debate as old as Idaho
Financing the Future continued: Supporters say the two-thirds threshold protects property taxpayers. Opponents say a 60 percent barrier would create a more reasonable balance.
What it takes to pass a school bond and what it could mean to your taxes
Financing the Future continued: Take a closer look at the Boise District’s bond and why it could be a challenge to pass.
How a Boise career-technical school prepares students for jobs in high demand
Financing the Future continued: The Dennis Technical Education Center in Boise would like to expand its programs to include heating air-conditioning, electrical and plumbing.
A look at two Boise elementary schools embracing the wrecking ball
Financing the Future continued: The Boise School District is asking for patrons to pass a $172.5 million bond. Should it pass, six elementary schools are scheduled to be demolished, including Amity and Highlands.
Listen: A conversation on school bonds with Stan Olson
Financing the Future continued: The retired Boise school superintendent looks back on the 2006 bond issue — and talks about the politics of passing a bond issue election.