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Nampa likely won’t seek recount in levy election
A recount would cost the district about $2,900, the Idaho Press reported. The district could run another levy in March.
DACA’s day in court: a reading roundup
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on the fate of DACA — which provides protections for about 3,100 people in Idaho. The Trump administration wants to eliminate the Obama-era policy.
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Nov. 11-13 (UPDATED)
State superintendent Sherri Ybarra has only one event on her weekly schedule: the annual policy forum for the Council of Chief State School Officers, meeting in Atlanta.
Supplemental levies and enrollment: crunching the numbers
How far does a supplemental levy go? The answer varies — widely — from district to district.
Hitler costume causes high school to reconsider Halloween tradition
“There is no simple fix to this,” Teton High School Principal Sam Zogg told the Teton Valley News. The student dressed as Adolf Hitler led around a classmate, dressed as a Jewish person, by a leash or rope.
U of I faces a looming shortfall: $14 million and growing
Based on current enrollment and enrollment projections, the shortfall could reach $22 million by 2021-22.
Superintendent Ybarra’s weekly schedule (UPDATED)
State superintendent Sherri Ybarra’s office updated her schedule Monday morning.
The ‘nation’s report card:’ two very different reactions
The new National Assessment of Educational Progress scores debunk myths about Idaho’s schools, state superintendent Sherri Ybarra says. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos called the results “devastating.”
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Oct. 28-29
There is only one item on state superintendent Sherri Ybarra’s schedule for this week, according to her website.
School funding initiative moves into signature-gathering mode
Reclaim Idaho says is has the state’s go-ahead to pursue a voter initiative that would increase income taxes, and put more than $170 million towards Idaho schools.