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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.”
Paulette Jordan joins race for governor
State Rep. Paulette Jordan, D-Plummer, joined the gubernatorial race Thursday. She figures to face longtime Boise school trustee A.J. Balukoff in the May 15 Democratic primary.
Boise State human rights initiative starts to ramp up
Boise State University hopes to offer a six- to nine-credit human rights initiative in 2019 — with a minor or major to follow in the future.
West Ada to pursue bond issue, supplemental levy
Idaho’s largest school district will seek a $95 million bond issue and a renewal of a $28 million supplemental levy, the Idaho Statesman reported.
Where in the world is Sherri Ybarra?
Idaho’s state superintendent is among 1,100 people attending a national summit on school reform in Nashville, Tenn. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos was among Thursday’s speakers.
Kustra has questions about higher ed CEO proposal
The concept isn’t new, Boise State University President Bob Kustra said Thursday. But will a CEO save the state a lot of money, and will legislators pony up to pay for the idea?