Kevin’s blog

Going to the education task force hearing in Boise Thursday? Here’s what the task force wants to discuss. And here’s a hint: Common Core isn’t on the list, even obliquely.

A Jerome High School student says the school prom shot glass controversy has her rethinking running for student council.

A legislative “interim committee” on education will be officially named in late May. But behind the scenes, some of the pieces are starting to fall into place.

Even with many big races up for grabs, could the 2014 Idaho elections turn out to be a snoozer? A veteran Idaho political watcher floats the theory.

The Idaho Legislature wrapped up its work two weeks ago, leaving a projected $60 million surplus. That comes at the expense of schools and services, says a budget think tank.

Thursday’s bomb threat forced an evacuation and shutdown at Wood River High School. A sophomore is facing a felony charge.

The Nampa School District hopes this outsourcing plan will save about $300,000 — and it may not be the last move of this sort.

Jerome School District officials blamed a student group for handing out shot glasses as prom souvenirs. But not everyone is worked up over the matter.

Former state Sen. Tim Corder is accusing the Legislature of “hubris,” directing his most pointed criticism at Senate Education Committee Chairman John Goedde.

Idaho Parents and Teachers Together, the group that spearheaded the campaign to repeal the Students Come First laws, is contemplating life as a nonprofit group.