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Educators honored for mentoring colleagues
Each of the 15 winners of the “Celebration of Teaching Mentors of the Year” awards received a $500 check and a blown-glass apple sculpture during a dinner banquet hosted by Boise State University.
District 34 House Seat A, Nate vs. Ricks
Rep. Ronald Nate, R-Rexburg, is being challenged by a co-worker — fellow Brigham Young University-Idaho employee Doug Ricks in the upcoming May 17 legislative primaries.
Science standards hearing draws large crowd in Boise
Several teachers turned out to support the proposed science standards, while opponents expressed concerns about evolution and the age and creation of the universe.
Idaho City students celebrate outdoor education center
After 17 long years, students in the Basin School District were able to celebrate the opening of the Idaho Center for Outdoor Education on Earth Day.
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.