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State Board’s deadline to fix violations forces West Bonner board into action
Trustees gave superintendent Branden Durst until Aug. 31 to apply for his emergency provisional certificate.
Charter school demand continues to outpace charter growth
The more than 10,700 students on waitlists don’t include anticipated demand from communities without a charter school.
Grant applications to expand CTE programs surpass $22 million
Most are from rural and remote schools, just what state superintendent Debbie Critchfield wanted to see happen.
Boise school board narrows trustee candidate options
The four applicants will participate in interviews on Aug. 29.
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.”
Vallivue board approves plans for its $78 million bond
The money will allow the district to add two new elementary schools and improve existing buildings and security measures.
TVCA leader remains hopeful that a new $7.5 million campus will be approved
Fruitland’s zoning commission had denied a permit for the expansion, but the city council sided with the charter school’s appeal. The issue could be settled at a Sept. 12 hearing.
Apprenticeship model for teacher certification will tap local talent
This new concept relies on local decisions. If a principal identifies someone in their schools who displays an interest in serving students, that individual could be encouraged to use this pathway.
Administrators discuss strategies for harnessing AI
Text-generating artificial intelligence is not going away so school leaders consider how it could be a classroom tool.
Charter commission director resignation creates new round of instability
“This is a good time for the commission to reboot and to clarify its role so that the next leader knows what he or she is expected to do and what the systems and processes are for getting the work done,” said Bluum CEO Terry Ryan.