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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.
East Idaho educators voice support for Core Standards
East Idaho educators had a clear message for the State Board of Education Tuesday night: Leave Idaho’s version of Common Core alone.
Preschool helps Nezperce earn high score on reading test
The North Idaho elementary school also offers small class sizes, a “jump-start” program and a canine-focused reading class.
White Pine acknowledges possible open meeting violation
“It’s unfortunate that it happened, and it wasn’t intentional,” said the school’s board chair.
Task force subcommittee debates school safety responses
The group considered commonly accepted school safety standards and creating uniform responses for events such as lockdowns.
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.
White Pine Charter trustees secretly approved electioneering probe
The board chair acknowledged they may have violated Idaho’s open meeting law.
What’s on the ballot? Tuesday’s school elections across Idaho
By the numbers: Eight districts will decide on $172 million in ballot measures, while three of Middleton’s five trustees face a recall election.
‘We have to keep our eyes on the next horizon:’ Tromp addresses Boise State staff
Boise State’s new president restated her commitment to accommodate all students, regardless of background, demographics or politics. “If universities are not meant to be bringers of light, then who is?”