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Branden Durst sues West Bonner for ‘breach of contract’
The former superintendent claims his letter seeking an “exit” from the district wasn’t a resignation.
State Board approves new U of I school for health professions
The school will house three new departments: medicine, clinical medicine and nursing.
West Bonner trustees close a school, select new superintendent
The closure was a contentious decision, punctuated by the concerns, opinions, and support from vocal parents, patrons, and staff.
West Bonner considers shuttering two elementary schools
Trustees are searching for solutions to shore-up a multi-million dollar budget shortfall next school. Voters rejected a recent levy request for $4.7 million that would have kept the district solvent for one year.
Education nonprofit establishes prestigious endowed chair of clinical psychology
BOISE — The Lee Pesky Learning Center announced the founding of an endowed chair of clinical psychology. “The establishment of the Wendy Pesky Endowed Chair of Clinical Psychology marks a transformative moment for those that we serve,” said Lindy Crawford, the center’s executive director. The endowed chair is unique for a nonprofit organization, because they…
Coeur d’Alene schools will remain with five-day calendar
The district will release students two hours early on Fridays to allow teachers collaboration time.
At-risk population exempted from high-stakes testing
There are approximately 18,000 Idaho students in K-12 who are categorized as English language learners. Those in grades K-3 who are new to the country, and just beginning to learn English, may qualify for the state testing exemption.
EdNews reporter joins school district communications team
Reporter Darren Svan is leaving Idaho Education News this month to join Lake Pend Oreille School District as the district’s community liaison. EdNews has begun a search to fill the full-time, reporting position with a salary near $70,000. For the last year and a half, his reporting focused on charter schools, career technical education, teachers…
Governor hands West Ada $150 million for facilities
Little and legislators gave three districts giant checks to celebrate historic funding for schools.
State Board gives U of I go-ahead to begin housing expansion
The projects could cost $195 million over three years. The first phase, for planning and design, has a $12 million price tag.