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Meridian may acquire arts academy
The Meridian School District is looking to add another magnet school: Fresco Arts Academy, a private arts school in Eagle.
Elections: Another big name for McGrane
Former Gov. Phil Batt endorsed Phil McGrane Thursday — two days after retiring Secretary of State Ben Ysursa endorsed McGrane as his successor.
The Meridian book backlash, Storified
After the Meridian School Board voted to keep “The Absolutely True Story of a Part-Time Indian” in limbo, the novel’s author and his defenders took to Twitter. A sampling.
Video: Talking Kuna, and Mike Lanza
In the latest segment of “Making the Grade,” Kevin Richert joins Michelle Edmonds of KIVI and KNIN to break down the Kuna levy and recall story, and Mike Lanza’s ouster from the education reform effort.
Common Core: Oklahoma looks at repeal
On the national Common Core watch: Oklahoma appears poised to follow Indiana’s lead in repealing the math and English language arts standards.
Idaho elections: Ysursa endorses McGrane
Retiring Secretary of State Ben Ysursa says Phil McGrane is best prepared to carry on the office’s “well-earned reputation of fairness, efficiency and service.”
Meridian to discuss controversial novel
The Meridian School Board will meet Tuesday night to consider the fate of ‘The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.’ Critics say the novel is too explicit for high school.
Fulcher: Idaho should ditch Common Core
Idaho should follow Indiana’s lead and opt out of the Common Core standards, Republican gubernatorial candidate Russ Fulcher said Wednesday.
State Board vacancy still on hold
Gov. Butch Otter hopes to name a new State Board of Education member in April. The post has been vacant since November.
Live chat: Recapping the 2014 Legislature
Join Kevin Richert and the Idaho Statesman’s Dan Popkey and Zach Kyle, as they recap the 2014 Legislature.