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