Kevin’s blog
Weeks after puppy incident, Preston parents rally behind teacher
Junior high school teacher Robert Crosland remains on administrative leave, while the Idaho attorney general’s office investigates the March 8 incident.
Think tank urges states to think ‘strategically’ about teacher pay
A National Council on Teacher Quality report says Idaho has taken only a partial step slow to reward high-performing teachers.
A mysterious $1,000 donor to the Ybarra campaign
So, who is KHSE LLC, of Fairfax Station, Va., and why does this group care about the Idaho state superintendent’s race? That’s the mystery.
Democrats file complaint over conservative newsletter
In a complaint filed Friday, the Idaho Democratic Party says The Idahoan is not a newspaper, but instead “nothing more than a campaign mailer” with ties to conservative groups.
What is ‘The Idahoan,’ and what does it say about this election?
The conservative newsletter’s endorsements, and non-endorsements, are both intriguing.
A Wednesday election endorsement roundup
As the May 15 election approaches, endorsement season is heating up. Catch the latest news here.
Ybarra’s red tape committee steps out of the shadows
The committee of school administrators is looking for ways to cut down on paperwork requirements. In February, the committee had voted to do its work behind closed doors.
UPDATED: Where does Labrador stand on the rising cost of college?
We asked, a week ago. They haven’t answered. We’re still waiting.
Fulcher: Cut deficit by mothballing Education Department? (Updated)
The former state senator and GOP 1st Congressional District candidate made the remarks during a televised debate Sunday. Idaho receives $264 million a year in federal education funding.
Think tank maps out charter school ‘deserts,’ in Idaho and beyond
The Thomas B. Fordham Institute report identifies areas with high concentrations of poverty and a shortage of charter schools — including one pocket of the Treasure Valley.