Kevin’s blog
Report: November school board elections grow more hotly contested
In this month’s elections, 86 percent of school board candidates in the nation’s largest school districts faced opposition. In November 2016, 74 percent of trustee candidates were opposed.
Is DeVos a short-timer? Um, maybe not
A scoop? Or fake news? One viral news story suggests the controversial education secretary is on her way out of the Trump cabinet. Other journalists dismiss the story as flimsy.
Nampa explores options to help homeless students
The Nampa district had an agreement to work with a nonprofit group on housing for homeless students, but rescinded the deal in June, the Idaho Press-Tribune reported.
High schools host college application events
Some 80 high schools will host events this week geared to help and encourage seniors to apply to college. More than 8,700 students took part in College Application Week events last year.
Balukoff files paperwork for another run for governor
A.J. Balukoff, a longtime Boise school trustee, took a step closer to the gubernatorial campaign Thursday. Balukoff was the Democrats’ nominee in 2014, losing to GOP incumbent Butch Otter.
New Mexico picks a new university president, and it isn’t Staben
University of Idaho President Check Staben had been one of five finalists for the opening at the University of New Mexico. He had interviewed on the campus in October.
Governor’s race: Ted Cruz endorses Labrador
The news comes a week after 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney endorsed Boise developer and physician Tommy Ahlquist.
ISU enrollment drops, as Middle Eastern students leave campus
While the overall enrollment number dropped by 400 students, Idaho State University is drawing more in-state freshmen to campus.
Labrador reiterates education platform
No big surprises on gubernatorial candidate Raul Labrador’s campaign website. Labrador says it’s time to ditch Common Core and mothball the U.S. Department of Education.
Harrison leaves ISBA to represent Idaho cities
As communications and government affairs director for the Idaho School Boards Association, Jess Harrison had been a prominent lobbyist on behalf of school trustees and charter schools.