Kevin’s blog

Broadband: Idaho may be on its own for funding until 2016

On Tuesday, the state laid out its timetable to rebid the Idaho Education Network project.

West Ada will try another bond issue

The total cost: $128.3 million. The election date: March 10.

Ilah Hickman is back — with her salamander bill

The Boise eighth-grader is continuing her quest for a state amphibian.

Gov. Butch Otter’s State of the State, Storified

The rundown and the reactions from Gov. Butch Otter’s State of the State address — as told on Twitter.

Video: Sherri Ybarra interview, 1.8.15, Part 2

Here is more from Sherri Ybarra’s first extended interview as state superintendent.

Caldwell to revisit Teach for America contract

Caldwell is one of three Southwest Idaho districts that have entered into agreements with Teach for America.

Video: Sherri Ybarra interview, 1.8.15

In her first extensive interview as state superintendent, Sherri Ybarra talks about tiered teacher licensure — and more.

Video: Making the Grade, 1.7.15

This week’s topics: Sherri Ybarra’s first news conference as state superintendent, and the latest school tax levy numbers.

After the levy: Class sizes dropping in Boise

In March 2012, Boise voters were asked to pass a property tax levy to address school class sizes. The statistics say the class sizes are dropping across the board.

Boise narrows trustee search

A new trustee will be selected at Monday’s Boise School Board meeting.