Kevin’s blog
Coeur d’Alene principal dies of apparent suicide
Classes at Coeur d’Alene High School are canceled for today, but the building will be open, with crisis counselors available to speak to students, staff, family members and the public.
Funding formula committee to meet Tuesday
With the Legislature’s work all but done for 2018, some summer committees are getting a jump on their work.
Is Idaho’s senior math requirement history? Not exactly
A new law is designed to rescind Idaho’s senior year math requirement, but the situation isn’t quite so simple.
State Board to interview ISU, Lewis-Clark finalists in April
The State Board of Education is looking at three looming presidents’ vacancies, at Idaho State University, Lewis-Clark State College and Boise State University.
More New Plymouth turmoil: survey hints at exodus, board defends Barker
Dozens of employees say they are job shopping or are considering leaving the New Plymouth district, according to a survey released Thursday. Trustees say they are “in full support” of Superintendent Kevin Barker.
Otter pushes back — a little — against math bill
Gov. Butch Otter seemed to toy with vetoing a bill to waive a senior year math requirement. But the bill will become law without Otter’s signature.
Vick, Foreman decry higher education’s left-wing agenda
The two Republican senators voted against a $295.8 million higher education budget bill, now headed to the House.
Ybarra announces an unfunded $20.8 million school safety plan
State superintendent Sherri Ybarra won’t seek funding until 2019. She faces Republican and Democratic opposition in the 2018 election.
Senate hearing set on private school scholarship bill
The Statehouse hearing on House Bill 590 is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday. Public testimony will be limited to one hour.
Who’s in? Tracking the 2018 candidate filings
From now through March 9, we will keep a running tab on Idaho candidate filing. Check here for the latest.