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West Ada district outsources busing
The district says the outsourcing plan will save close to $16 million over five years. Some drivers are saying they won’t pursue work with the private contractor.
Meridian no more: District renames itself
The district formerly known as the Meridian School District is giving itself a rebrand. The new moniker: West Ada School District.
Balukoff touts bipartisan endorsements
The Democratic gubernatorial candidate is backed by former state Rep. Steve Smylie, R-Boise; and Republican businessman Gary Multanen.
Democrats approve platform, unanimously
A nod to teachers? “Pre-kindergarten” or “early childhood” education? “Climate change” or “climate disruption?” Idaho Democrats wrestled with wording — then unanimously adopted a party platform.
Conventional wisdom: a reading roundup
Here’s the latest on the Idaho Republican Party convention conflagration — and a look ahead to this weekend’s Idaho Democratic Party convention.
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.