IDAHO

Snake River and its superintendent part ways

Mark Gabrylczyk is leaving the district, effective immediately, with two years left on his contract.

Another hitch delays ISAT results

Some parents may have to wait until September for results from the Common Core-aligned test.

Idaho’s STEM Action Center scheduled to open July 1

Legislators authorized the center, which will focus on the areas of science, technology, engineering and math during the 2015 legislative session.

Governor awards 38 college scholarships

Students headed to an Idaho institute of high education were awarded Governor’s Cup scholarship.

A State Board fixture plans his departure

Executive director Mike Rush has worked for the State Board of Education since 1986. The search is on, quickly, to find a successor.

Gooding makes offer on superintendent’s job

Butte County superintendent Spencer Larsen has accepted an offer, which is pending board approval June 9.

ISAT test results hit a series of delays

As a result, parents may not get results from the new statewide assessment until late June.

Garden Valley hires Greg Alexander

The former Boise State University football player and Caldwell administrator was released from the State Department of Education just four days ago and now will lead the rural school district.

Garden Valley installs firearms in school

Trustees in the remote district agreed to a safety plan that includes arming teachers because sheriff response time could take 45 minutes and “the potential loss of life could be catastrophic.”