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Commission suspends former Shelley principal’s administrative certificate
The decision follows Eric Lords’ admission that he used school funds for more than $3,700 in personal purchases.
Chubbuck charter moving into Sears department store
The new building will allow the K-6 charter to expand enrollment from 180 elementary students to 580 K-12 students by 2022. The students will largely be pulled from traditional public schools in Pocatello and Chubbuck.
Little republishes administrative rules
The massive public notice spans more than 8,300 pages and includes almost 600 chapters of rules.
Charter Network pushes back on Caldwell School District fees
The Caldwell School District wants charters to pay for students dually-enrolled in the district. Some charter advocates are fighting back.
Education task force asked to limit its focus
Rather than issuing 20 wide-ranging recommendations like the previous task force, the current group is expected to focus on five or six proposals.
National report ranks Idaho near the bottom in education
According to Kids Count, Idaho kids are doing OK in all areas but one: Education.
State Board vacancies draw 38 applications
Gov. Brad Little will appoint two new members to serve five-year terms.
Education news from around Idaho
Lots of scholarships, expanded internet access and no-more lunch debt for students in Twin Falls.
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: June 17-21
Ybarra kicks off her week with a meeting with Idaho Business for Education.
Another Middleton trustee faces potential recall
Canyon County officials verified that a recall campaign against Marianne Blackwell has generated enough signatures to appear on the ballot.