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State testing chief moves to STEM post
Sherri Ybarra aide Angela Hemingway was named to head Gov. Butch Otter’s STEM action center.
Former lawmaker, U of I executive vied for State Board post
West Ada district Superintendent Linda Clark got the State Board of Education appointment last week — but it’s unclear how many people actually applied.
Linda Clark named to State Board vacancy
The West Ada School District superintendent was one of two appointees to the State Board.
Legislative committee to tackle purchasing laws
The review comes after two botched contracts for statewide education projects.
State wants a more hands-on approach to science
The State Department of Education wants to rewrite Idaho’s science education standards. How would these new standards affect the classroom?
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.