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Senate Republicans reshuffle leadership team
Chuck Winder of Boise will serve as majority leader. Steve Vick of Dalton Gardens will serve as assistant majority leader, and Kelly Anthon of Burley will serve as caucus chair.
Coeur d’Alene has 34 applicants for superintendent’s post
The district hopes to select three or four finalists in the next two weeks, with on-site interviews to follow the week of Jan. 29.
Otter endorses higher ed ‘CEO’ proposal
Gov. Butch Otter will present a proposal for a “CEO” to the 2018 Legislature. “I just think it’s time,” Otter said Thursday.
What research says about attitudes about college
Several recent surveys point to a similar conclusion, the Houston Chronicle reported last week. Young adults seem to be increasingly skeptical about the value of college.
More discussion about our ‘Life After High School’ series
On Friday’s “Idaho Reports” on Idaho Public Television, the pundits’ panel discusses Idaho’s efforts to convince high school graduates to continue their education.
Middleton to seek $25 million bond issue
The balance of the money would bankroll a new elementary school in the growing suburban district, the Idaho Press-Tribune reported.
Breaking: IBE outlines legislative goals, and scoops Otter
Idaho Business for Education says it will work with Gov. Butch Otter to hire a “CEO” to streamline the state’s higher education system.
State Board sets timetable for Boise State president’s search
The State Board of Education hopes to name a successor to retiring president Bob Kustra by May.
Twin Falls to seek $47.5 million plant facilities levy
Twin Falls is the second large school district that has announced plans to take a ballot measure to voters on March 13.
College presidents: Tax bill could be ‘damaging’ to students and schools
Idaho’s college and university presidents say the federal tax overhaul could carry “damaging consequences for Idaho public colleges and universities and the students they serve.”