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ISBA hires new policy and government affairs director
Quinn Perry will help advance the organization’s legislative agenda and develop policy for school board members.
College of Eastern Idaho narrows presidential candidate pool to four
Finalists will participate in a public forum later this month, where they will participate in a question-and-answer session.
Kustra announces retirement as BSU president
“Boise State has become the metropolitan research university of distinction we envisioned,” Bob Kustra said in a letter to university staff Wednesday. Kustra will retire on June 30.
Special education dominates Bonneville bond discussions
An idea to build a special education hub could bump a bond request to $65 million.
Idaho’s ESSA plan receives mixed outside reviews
The National Council on Teacher Quality and The Fordham Institute each released an analysis of states’ plans to comply with federal education laws.
School funding formula committee begins drafting resolution
Committee members are drafting their recommendation to transition to an enrollment-based model of funding.
Kuna School District fires office manager
Melissa Whiteley was accused of inappropriate conduct with a minor. Law enforcement is conducting an investigation.
Trustees vote to move their elections
Inside: A complete list of how school trustees voted on 14 proposed resolutions, including the details of the decision to move their elections to November of odd-numbered years.
What trustees want from their next superintendent
We asked seven trustees what issue they want Idaho’s education leader to solve. Here’s what they had to say.
Ybarra vs. Dillon. Round One.
The GOP candidates for state superintendent faced off in their first public debate to answer questions from school leaders.