IDAHO

Four-day? Five-day? Preston considers returning to conventional schedule

Once school districts shift to a four-day calendar, they seldom switch back. But Eastern Idaho’s Preston School District is considering just such a move.

West Ada appoints interim superintendent

Following month’s of turmoil and four school days without a superintendent, West Ada trustees go in-house to name interim superintendent.

Intrigue permeates three-way race for ISBA president

Trustees from Boise, West Ada and Moscow Charter school will contend to lead the Idaho School Boards Association, a lobbying group representing board members from nearly every district and charter in Idaho.

For several districts, key elections loom Tuesday

The headliners: levies in West Ada, Nampa and Vallivue; another bond issue in Bonneville; and recalls in Caldwell.

Idaho math scores drop in new NAEP report

Idaho math scores dropped in both fourth and eighth grade compared to two years ago, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress.

West Ada trustees discuss levy, no mention of leadership

Superintendent Linda Clark resigned four days ago; in open session, trustees did not discuss a replacement plan or make an interim appointment.

Very few Idaho school boards live stream meetings

Those who do tape meetings say the video is a great resource, makes public meetings accessible to a larger audience and is a way to overcome some of the obstacles to public participation.