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Education news around Idaho
The Northwest Council for Computer Education names a new director, Dairy West donates 527,000 cheese sticks to schools and the IDeal college savings accounts for kids is giving out a matching bonus.
Bonneville braces for elementary school boundary changes
Bonneville trustees are mulling three elementary school boundary change proposals, and could make an official decision next week.
Bank statements reveal source of $400,000 buyout for New Plymouth superintendent
The New Pymouth School District received a $400,000 bank transfer one day after embattled Superintendent Kevin Barker announced his resignation.
Cindy Wilson, candidate for state superintendent
Wilson faces Boise retiree Allen Humble in the May 15 Democratic primary election.
School districts invited to apply for early literacy project
The three-year program will provide training for more than 500 teachers, beginning in 2018-19.
Horman, Neal again battle for District 30B House seat
The race is a rematch from two years ago, when Horman, R-Idaho Falls, defeated Neal 68 percent to 32 percent.
Allen Humble, candidate for superintendent of public instruction
Humble faces Capital High School teacher Cindy Wilson in the May 15 Democratic primary.
New Plymouth buyout remains shrouded in secrecy
Someone put up $400,000 to convince embattled New Plymouth district Superintendent Kevin Barker to step down. But the district isn’t naming names.
Jeff Dillon, candidate for state superintendent
Dillon squares off against incumbent Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra in the May 15 GOP primary.
Idaho Education News captures 14 Press Club awards
Idaho Education News won first place for online news general excellence and took first place in First Amendment category. Andrew Reed was named broadcast photographer of the year.