IDAHO
Budget watch: August state revenues beat projections
If revenues meet or beat new state projections for each of the next 10 months, Idaho would end the 2016 budget year with a balance of more than $100 million.
A summer crash course in the prison system
Cindy Wilson, a government teacher at Boise’s Capital High School, was appointed in March to Idaho’s policymaking Board of Correction.
Private organization supports rural district
The Panhandle Alliance for Education, an independent, community-based foundation, has devoted its funds on helping the Lake Pend Oreille School District. School leaders credit PAFE for improving student achievement.
PTECH triples in size, serves students statewide
The program launched last year is designed to bridge the gap between education and industry in Idaho and help Idaho youth develop the right skills and take the right courses to land them a job with a high-growth industry.
Enter contest to win $1,000 for your favorite school
Online contest submission are being accepted through Saturday. The contest is hosted by the Idaho Education Association.
Boise leads new push to replace SBAC tests
This summer’s move by Boise could lead to a major testing showdown at an upcoming school boards convention and, eventually, the Idaho Legislature.
Districts face rising enrollment across Idaho
The numbers are forcing short-term fixes — including last-minute teacher hires. And the numbers may lead to long-term discussions about building needs.
STEM Action Center board plots its course
New state agency looks to overcome growing pains to achieve tangible results before Legislature convenes in January.
Ybarra seeks $110 million budget boost for K-12
Two areas of emphasis: added money for teacher pay and funding help for school districts.
Twin Falls trustees approve emergency levy
The Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees approved an emergency levy for $1.3 million in a special meeting on Monday. The full amount – $1,304,546 – is roughly 3 percent of the district’s $45 million budget. The levy will be used to hire six new para-educators, one half-time teacher, and to purchase additional supplies…