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Legal fees rise as leaders revolve in Caldwell

In the face of superintendent shuffles and board recalls, the Caldwell School District has spent more than $80,000 on legal fees since July 1.

Education news briefs from around Idaho

Students win music awards; district rolls out new school bus; and college savings program makes upgrades.

Small turnout at standards meeting in Idaho Falls

One parent and a handful of East Idaho educators showed up to provide input and seek clarification on a variety of current Idaho academic standards.

Idaho immunization numbers improve, inexplicably

The numbers reached a five-year high in 2015 — but Department of Health and Welfare officials say they need some more time to figure out why.

Caldwell’s new leader signs $133,000 contract

Shalene French, currently the human resources director for the Bonneville School District, will receive a $40,000-a-year increase in pay.

District 9 House Seat B, Boyle vs. Dolton

A former police officer said he was recruited to challenge Rep. Judy Boyle. Michael Dolton is critical of the two trips Boyle took to visit the armed occupiers at the wildlife refugee outside Burns, Ore.

Ybarra preaches positivity and unity at post-legislative tour stop

Ybarra praised the Legislature for increasing teacher pay and restoring local funding cut during the recession.

District 9 House Seat A, Kerby vs. Stephens

The Republican primary pits political newcomer Jake Stephens, who works in the transportation and freight industries, against Rep. Ryan Kerby, a retired educator.

Rexburg lawmaker removes EdNews’ photo from campaign video

Rep. Ron Nate, a first-term lawmaker from Rexburg, had used the photos without Idaho Education News’ permission. Nate considers the flap “a misunderstanding.”