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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Otter seeks Board of Ed applicants
Idahoans may apply to Gov. Butch Otter”s office through Dec. 9 to fill a seat on the State Board of Education. The open seat does not expire until 2018.
Twin Falls picks canyon jump partner
The Twin Falls City Council will negotiate with Texas stuntman “Big Ed” Beckley on an event that could yield upwards of $1 million for Idaho schools.
Teacher licensure committee seeks data
After reviewing licensure systems from North Carolina, Ohio and Maryland, a committee of Idaho education stakeholders decides it needs to find hard data before moving forward.
Super search is a critical task for trustees
School board members should not underestimate the difficulty or expense involved in replacing their superintendent — the person who serves as the public face and CEO of the local school system.
Monday morning news roundup
Catch up on the latest involving today’s licensure committee meeting, a national principal’s award going to an Idaho administrator, a students’ cultural trip to Europe and an opportunity to win a $3,000 grant for your classroom.
Will Idaho fund more tech pilots?
Luna’s budget would make another $3 million available.
Otter set to interview State Board candidates
Several people have signaled their interest in the education post left open by the departure of Ken Edmunds, who was appointed to direct the Idaho Department of Labor.
Senate hopes to replace Durst quickly
Top members of the Senate said it is important to have a replacement for outgoing Sen. Branden Durst confirmed before the session begins Jan. 6.
Contractor: WiFi project on schedule
But only 30 or so schools have a finished system in place.
District offers free preschool to patrons
Garden Valley uses existing resources to compensate for a lack of state funding for preschool. in the three years since the program was brought back, officials are finding better prepared kindergarten students.