Kevin’s blog

Idahoans’ many paths to college

Idaho’s high school graduating class of 2012 wound up enrolling in more than 450 colleges in 49 states. But, as the Idaho Statesman reported Tuesday, fewer than half of the state’s grads continued their education.

Perfect 2,400: I.F. student aces SAT

Jackson Barber took the test early — during his sophomore year at Idaho Falls High School — and scored a perfect 800 on all three sections.

Elections: Denney to challenge Ysursa?

The secretary of state, Idaho’s elections umpire, also has a say on K-12 endowment issues. Former Idaho House Speaker Lawerence Denney has filed the initial paperwork for a possible challenge to 12-year incumbent Ben Ysursa.

Boise boasts 32 national merit semifinalists

Statewide, 80 high school seniors are in the running for the prestigious scholarships. About $35 million in scholarships are awarded to 8,000 scholars nationally.

Statistical quirks from Idaho SAT Day

Find out which school — and which school district — posted Idaho’s top SAT scores. And find out how your local school and district stacks up.

Durst’s 2014 Senate plans in limbo

Sen. Branden Durst, D-Boise, tells the Associated Press that he is proceeding as if he will be serving in the Statehouse in January. But he said he is looking for work in Washington state, where his family is living and where his wife is teaching.

And Brad Little is running for …

Idaho’s lieutenant governor had been vague about his 2014 election plans. At a fund-raiser in his hometown of Emmett Wednesday, Little made his intentions known.

Data discontent: Survey outlines local concerns

Two statewide education groups asked their members about Idaho’s data collection systems. The responses were spotty — but sharply critical.

A Monday election roundup

GOP Lt. Gov. Brad Little will announce his plans to run for … something. Attorney General Lawrence Wasden, meanwhile, will seek re-election. And is Democrat Bert Marley considering another run for state schools superintendent?