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Pocatello trustees approve bond to restore Highland High
The $42 million measure will likely appear before voters on the November ballot.
11 new schools to debut this year
These educational institutions will encompass a gamut of diverse approaches to delivering curriculum and serving students.
West Bonner superintendent escalates dispute with state education leaders
The State Board of Education is not following Idaho code, according to Branden Durst, and it is saying that “‘we can do what we want.’”
Who picks school curriculum? Idaho law hands more power to parents
New law expanding input from non-educators forces good but tough conversations in some districts, but sets up gridlock in others.
Costs stemming from U of I homicides exceed $1.2 million
The university will tap into budget reserves to cover additional costs.
Boise State program supports students with disabilities
Through the PEERS program, classmates get the chance to explore their academic interests, and expand their social circles at Idaho’s largest university.
Innovative early literacy program transforms the lives of immigrant children
“Students in this program exit with a new confidence about their ability to succeed in schools.”
West Bonner board finds common ground with community concerns
In other news, two former employees have filed a lawsuit against the district for violating labor rules.
West Bonner superintendent’s plan to relocate students met with opposition
Because of an aging boiler and other structural deficiencies, Braden Durst’s idea to temporarily shut down the junior high school was met with calls to “pump the brakes” and “Just slow the freaking roll.”
Empowering Parents panel discusses program eligibility and limitations
Sen. Lori Den Hartog gave a synopsis of the program’s original intent, and the group addressed private school tuition, homeschool co-op fees and public school fees.