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Key K-12 funding spreadsheet goes public — finally
The document shows how local districts could receive more money — or less money — if Idaho rewrites its school funding formula.
Teton, Moscow pass school levies
In Aberdeen, a 10-year plant facilities levy fell short of the required two-thirds supermajority.
In wake of costume controversy, online petition urges Middleton to retain staffers
The issue over racially charged Halloween costumes has “been blown out of proportion,” supporters of the Middleton staffers said in an online petition. It’s at least the second online petition triggered by the costume controversy.
Middleton goes viral: a Twitter summary
The Middleton School District Halloween costume story went viral — and global. Here’s a chronology, in 15 tweets.
As election nears, reading scores remain under wraps
Originally, the state said it would release the test scores in October. Now, the scores might not be unavailable until after Tuesday’s election.
How Wilson can win. How Ybarra can win. Mapping Tuesday’s election
Will Tuesday’s state superintendent election come down to the wire — and remain undecided into Wednesday? Could there be an upset? We crunch the numbers.
Treasure Valley union presidents endorse Wilson
Seven presidents signed a joint endorsement Wednesday. One endorsement comes from the Mountain Home School District, where Sherri Ybarra worked.
IEA criticizes Ybarra in TV ad
In the 30-second ad, the state’s largest teachers’ union says incumbent Sherri Ybarra “can’t be trusted” to manage Idaho schools.
West Ada gets go-ahead for new high school
District officials had hoped to open Owyhee High in 2020. A 2021 opening is now more likely.