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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Boise set to appoint another trustee
Three of the seven Boise School District trustees have served less than a year. Another newbie will be appointed on Monday. Here is a list of the 11 candidates.
Task force schedules next round of meetings
There are meetings this week and next. Find out who, where and when these experts in education will meet to make recommendations for improving Idaho education.
Department seeks statewide broadband contract
Proposals are due back to the state by June 28, and department officials hope to name a provider by late July.
Union: Nampa contract offer ‘untenable’
Nampa teachers will have to make some “concessions” to alleviate a $3.5 million shortfall, local union president Mandy Simpson says. The union is expected to present its contract counteroffer Tuesday evening.
Five Idaho teachers win $5,000 each
A Washington company awarded the “Excellence in Classroom” awards based on student nomination essays.
Nampa district proposes 14 furlough days
Interim superintendent Pete Koehler said the furlough days would help bring stability to a district facing a $3.5 million deficit. Union representatives said they will present a counteroffer Tuesday evening.
A.G.: Boards can likely impose contract terms
School boards are facing a July 1 deadline to issue 2013-14 teachers’ contracts. If school boards and unions cannot reach an agreement by that date, districts can likely impose their last best offer, says a deputy to Attorney General Lawrence Wasden.
K-12 interim committee named
Eight Republicans and two Democrats were appointed to find solutions for improving education in Idaho.
Boise firm makes inroads in software sector
Using a system created in the Blaine County School District a decade ago, Boise-based Silverback Learning Solutions is seeking a statewide and national niche in the competitive educational management software sector.
Judge narrows student fee lawsuit
A district judge has scuttled a class action lawsuit challenging student fees charged across the state. But the ruling allows Meridian patrons to continue their case against their local district.