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Caldwell trustee recall qualifies for ballot
Critics are hoping to recall two veteran trustees: Amy Rojas and Leif Skyving.
Video: ‘Making the Grade,’ 7.15.15
This week, we break down the recent developments in the Idaho Education Network saga.
Crapo, Risch oppose No Child Left Behind replacement
The Senate’s version of a bill to replace No Child Left Behind passed on an 81-17 vote.
Nampa superintendent floats idea of bigger levy
A $6.8 million-a-year levy could be on the November ballot, the Idaho Press-Tribune reported Wednesday.
Idaho’s broadband legal bill tops $1 million
The legal bill from the Idaho Education Network fiasco continues to rise — with $170,000 in new costs since March.
Evaluating the job of K-12 evaluations
Here’s what two Idaho legislative auditors have to say about their job, and the politics inherent to the process.
Video: Making the Grade, 7.8.15
This week’s topics: West Ada School Board turmoil, and Gov. Butch Otter’s reaction to the latest statewide teacher evaluations.
Labrador, Simpson support House ESEA rewrite
The Senate has started work on its own rewrite of the No Child Left Behind law. President Obama has threatened to veto the House’s bill.
Today’s school board controversy roundup
Two new West Ada trustees question Superintendent Linda Clark’s contract extension. A Caldwell trustee responds to a recall drive.
AP: Otter had advance knowledge of broadband crisis
Gov. Butch Otter knew of the Idaho Education Network budget crunch three months before his administration informed lawmakers.