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Building onto Idaho’s career ladder
The State Board of Education looks for a way to add other school professionals — such as counselors, nurses and psychologists.
Education news briefs from around the state
Get details on the latest news — IEA award winner, new state program to support English Language Learners, a $1.5 million grant for the Mountain Home School District and two retirement announcements.
Wife of Idaho inventor Forrest Bird dies two months after her husband
Pamela Riddle Bird was killed in plane crash last week near Hope, Idaho. It is presumed she was piloting the Cessna. The Birds were long-time supporters of education. A North Idaho charter school changed its moniker to the Forrest M. Bird Charter School.
Senior projects: a burden with benefits
Every student in Idaho must complete a senior project before they can graduate. It requires at least 40 hours of work and can put a strain on a student’s senior year. The process is designed to help students solve real-world problems or investigate their interests.
Districts update websites to comply with state law
In order to follow Idaho codes created to promote transparency, district officials asked for help and guidance from other districts, associations and Idaho Education News.
Children’s organization honors longtime education advocate
Idaho Voices for Children named Bev Harad its Children’s Champion of 2015. Harad has been a dedicated volunteer, launching programs and lobbying efforts to support kids and education. She received two standing ovations on Friday from many of the Treasure Valley’s education, political and business leaders.
New Plymouth principal’s journey to Gov. Otter’s office and back
After stops in Alaska, the Idaho Legislature and Gov. Butch Otter’s office, Clete Edmunson tackles his next challenge as New Plymouth High School’s new principal.
Large-district superintendents negotiate contracts with fringe benefits
As the contract for West Ada superintendent Linda Clark comes under fire by her own trustees, Idaho Education News examined 10 contracts and found perks commonly awarded in a variety of areas from cars to cell phones to added life insurance policies.
Lewiston to study options for 87-year-old high school
To build or remodel? That is the question since taxpayers have twice voted against bonds to pay for a new high school. Trustees now are considering the costs of remodeling the existing campus.
State’s broadband costs fall $5 million below projections
One big reason for the savings: School districts have tapped into federal funds that were cut off during the Idaho Education Network contract dispute.