Kevin’s blog

DeVos sued over for-profit college rules

Nineteen Democratic attorneys general brought the case, filed in federal court Thursday. Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is not a party to the case.

AP: Labrador used state seal in fundraising letter

The state frowns upon the use of the official seal in campaign literature. In a statement to the Associated Press, the Labrador campaign did not say whether it would stop using the seal.

Malek considers run for Congress

Rep. Luke Malek, R-Coeur d’Alene, is an attorney and third-term legislator. He sits on the budget-writing Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee.

Kamiah considers a shift to a four-day schedule

Forty-four districts and 11 charter schools use a four-day schedule. The cost savings are modest, and the effects on student achievement are largely unknown.

The latest SAT scores: Who’s up, and who’s down

Here are some facts and figures from the April 2017 “SAT Day” — when 19,323 students took the college-entrance exam.

AP: Balukoff considering another run for governor

Boise School District trustee and businessman A.J. Balukoff says he hopes to make a decision this fall. He was the Democratic nominee for governor in 2014.

Olson named interim superintendent in Coeur d’Alene

Former Boise Superintendent Stan Olson will lead the Coeur d’Alene School District through June 2018, while trustees search for a long-term successor.