Kevin’s blog

Survey: Parents, staff support change in Boise school calendar

The Boise district is considering an earlier start to the 2018-19 school year. A decision could come by October, Superintendent Don Coberly said Tuesday.

Ward-Engelking urges tweaks to dual credit program

The state should concentrate on offering dual-credit classes that support a student’s career choice, and ensure the credits transfer between colleges, said Sen. Janie Ward-Engelking, D-Boise.

CDA picks finalists for interim superintendent’s job

Challis district Superintendent Peter McPherson and former Boise district Superintendent Stan Olson are vying to lead Coeur d’Alene through a one-year transition period.

Luna rules out run for Congress

Former state schools superintendent Tom Luna had been looking at a run in Idaho’s 1st Congressional District.

Report: Treasure Valley college enrollment falls short of demand

Only 39 percent of the Treasure Valley’s adults hold a postsecondary degree or certificate.

No funding, but some hope: What a national report says about pre-K in Idaho

Idaho is one of seven states that does not fund pre-K, but “has been focused on the future,” the National Institute for Early Education Research said in a recent report.

Climate change instruction in the Rust Belt: a touchy topic

On Sunday, the New York Times took an in-depth look at teaching climate change in school — and pushback from skeptical students. Idaho makes a cameo appearance in the story.

Why we protested the Nampa superintendent hire

Hiring a superintendent might be the single most important decision a school board can make. We believe the process should be as transparent as possible, every step of the way.

Blaine County negotiations hit a deadlock

The proposed offer would have provided about $1 million for automatic pay raises, and Superintendent GwenCarol Holmes says the district’s options are limited.