Kevin’s blog
Endowment watch: Cabin site auction delayed
The auctions of three parcels along North Idaho’s Priest Lake are designed to give the state a better gauge of the value of undeveloped summer cabin sites.
A changing tone in Coeur d’Alene
In the Coeur d’Alene School District, district and union officials are still working on a 2013-14 contract. But the gap between the two sides is narrowing.
The governor’s race: reading the tea leaves
Is Rep. Raul Labrador raising money like somebody planning to challenge incumbent Gov. Butch Otter? Not really, according to one political observer.
Does anybody need a free computer?
Have you ever wondered what becomes of surplus office equipment around the state Department of Education? Well, now you know.
Remaining Redskins: Name change on hold
After an emotional and one-sided public hearing, Teton district Superintendent Monte Woolstenhulme is putting the brakes on his proposal to change Teton High School’s nickname.
Governor’s race rumor mill: AJ Balukoff?
The 16-year veteran of the Boise School Board says he is flattered by the suggestion. But he says he won’t decide about whether to run for governor until later in the year.
Meridian will return to the bargaining table
Days after declaring an impasse and issuing 2013-14 contracts, the Meridian School District agrees to reopen labor negotiations — somewhat.
Has Crapo gone soft on Common Core?
Has Idaho’s senior senator changed his views on the controversial academic standards? In April, Crapo deferred to state leaders who support the standards. On Wednesday, Crapo called the Obama administration’s push for Common Core ‘alarming,’ and a possible step to nationalize the school system.
A new STEM school, with star appeal
The Barbara Morgan STEM Academy will serve 430 kindergartners through fifth-graders in the Meridian School District. It’s slated to open in the fall.
An unclaimed $6 million for Idaho schools
The Idaho School Boards Association is trying to drum up local interest in a federal program that provides interest-free loans to districts. Idaho schools are using a little more then $2 million from the program this year.