Kevin’s blog

Otter hires Goedde to work on broadband issue

The former state senator will be paid $4,000 a month to sort out the Idaho Education Network fiasco.

Coeur d’Alene seeks $15 million-a-year levy

If approved in March, the two-year plan could be the largest supplemental levy in the state.

Survey: Idahoans dissatisfied with K-12 funding

A majority of Idahoans believes state education policy is headed in the wrong direction, according to a Utah surveying firm.

Albertson Foundation awards $34 million in grants in 2014

The Boise-based foundation says its grants mark a shift toward community investments.

McCall superintendent resigns, but details are scarce

Glen Szymoniak has resigned after six years as superintendent. He received a $165,000 settlement from the district, according to the McCall Star-News.

Field for Boise trustee vacancy narrows

Trustees will select a new board member on Jan. 12. Thirteen applicants remain interested in the vacancy.

Another Luna staffer on the way out

Chief Information Officer Joyce Popp will not be part of state superintendent-elect Sherri Ybarra’s team.

Boise trustee vacancy draws 15 applicants

Trustees will select a new Boise School Board member on Jan. 12.

North Idaho financial glitches, times two

Costs are increasing on a Coeur d’Alene school project — and Wallace patrons got a surprise on their latest property tax bill.

Borah student paper plagiarizes — to criticize Ybarra

An article in the Borah High School paper revisits the campaign website wording flap from the state superintendent’s race.