Kevin’s blog
Video: Making the grade, 6.18.14
Kevin Richert talks with Michelle Edmonds of KIVI and KNIN about the state conventions, the Meridian school bond election, the scramble for technology grants and the latest in the state superintendent’s race.
State seeks to revoke I.F. school’s charter
The one-year-old Odyssey Charter School has not made sufficient progress in receiving accreditation, according to the state’s charter school commission.
Ybarra raised $300 in runup to race
The surprise Republican nominee for state schools superintendent begins the general election with $293.87 in her campaign war chest.
Pocatello drafts social media policy
The proposed policy follows a Facebook teacher firing flap that drew international attention. Under the proposal, district employees may be fired for inappropriate posts.
‘Go On’ campaign faces a makeover
With Idaho’s college attendance numbers ranking last in the nation, the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation will retool its public awareness campaign, the Idaho Statesman reported Sunday.
Video: Making The Grade, 6.11.14
A lot of topics in this week’s segment — from teacher contracts to the Boise school budget to the Kuna recall and Meridian bond issue.
Meridian sets August bond issue
The state’s largest school district will seek $104 million on Aug. 26.
Boise signs on (a little) with Silverback
The Boise company will help the district track its English language learners.
Idaho K-12 cuts: more grim statistics
Idaho’s recession-era K-12 cuts were the most severe in the nation, according to a blogger at ESPN’s FiveThirtyEight.com site.
North Star charter restructures debt
The high-performing but cash-strapped Eagle charter school believes the deal ensures its financial health for decades to come.