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Teacher bonuses could be announced next week
After a short delay, the State Board hopes to soon name who earned the $4,000 annual master educator premiums designed to reward Idaho’s best veteran teachers.
‘Utter contempt:’ Bonneville critics rip $2 million emergency levy
The levies are designed to help districts accommodate enrollment increases, and Bonneville has used this option for at least a decade. Statewide, districts will collect $11.5 million in emergency levies.
New superintendent plans to unite Middleton by listening and learning
Sherawn Reberry is looking to the future, putting Middleton’s share of controversy in the rearview mirror.
Bonneville postpones hiring a deputy superintendent for financial and political reasons
The decision is to replace a six-figure payout to the former superintendent and appease the community.
Districts ponder next steps after failed bond issues
Aug. 27 was a rough election day for school districts across Idaho. Six bond issues failed, leaving more than $154 million in school projects in limbo.
Ybarra budget request includes salary boost for veteran teachers
The state superintendent wants an additional $40 million to keep experienced teachers in the classroom. All told, her budget request includes slightly more than $100 million in new spending.
Charter commission seeks to weather the storm after a summer of controversy
Critics want the governor to clean house — and they want the Legislature to rein in commission staff. But the commission still has powerful Statehouse allies.
Meet the businessman helping lead Little’s education task force
Bill Gilbert has been thrust into the spotlight to assist the governor in developing an education agenda.
Middleton trustees survive recall; Lakeland, Bonneville bond issues fail
Only one bond issue passed Tuesday: a $17 million measure in East Idaho’s Sugar-Salem School District.
From first-generation graduate to university president: Marlene Tromp steps in at Boise State
In two turbulent months as president, Marlene Tromp has carved out time to listen to skeptical legislators. But her vision of higher education remains steadfast, and rooted in her personal experience.