Kevin’s blog
A look at poverty and kindergarten readiness
A new study, released by the United Way of Treasure Valley, advocates an “all-of-the-above” approach to early education.
Broadband panel lawyers up, makes no decisions
The committee of lawmakers and education officials discussed the ongoing Idaho Education Network lawsuit Tuesday.
Where do engineering grads work? A view from Boise
Engineering graduates tend to take jobs close to the college where they got their degree — whether that’s in Idaho, or out of state.
No big shakeups in legislative leadership elections
Thursday, lawmakers will carve up committee assignments. The Senate Education Committee will get a new chairperson and at least two other new members.
For Boise graduates, STEM degrees are growing in popularity
Among the Boise School District’s 2010 graduates receiving college degrees, 30 percent majored in high-tech disciplines.
High school rankings: Boise High tops list
Niche.com, a Pittsburgh-based website, ranked 14,431 U.S. high schools based on statistics and student and parent surveys.
Gun report prompts school lockdowns in Middleton
Eighteen Canyon County sheriff’s deputies responded to the incident, which involved a toy gun.
Top Coeur d’Alene administrator out
Chief Operating Officer Wendell Wardell is out, as of Friday, but details are scarce.
Idaho’s broadband mess: what legislators are saying
Questions about the Idaho Education Network contract are coming from both sides of the aisle.
Balukoff campaign spending exceeded $4 million
About 90 percent of the money came from the businessman and Boise school trustee’s own pocket.