IDAHO

Otter fills State Board vacancies

David Hill and Debbie Critchfield are appointed to bring the State Board of Education back to full strength. They were chosen from a field of nine finalists, including three former legislators.

Schools pocket $30.6 million from lottery

It was a record-setting year for ticket sales — and proceeds for schools and state buildings. The Idaho Lottery is celebrating its 25th anniversary this week.

$1,500 up for grabs in design contest

J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation is looking for a new backdrop for its monthly ED Sessions speaker luncheons.

Panel moves closer to licensure plan

A Career Ladder and Tiered Licensure Committee Monday approved recommendations for licensing “master teachers.”

Could feds help with school WiFi costs?

Remember Idaho’s ongoing fight over broadband funding, and the federal “e-rate” program? State superintendent Tom Luna is hoping this same program will give school WiFi programs a boost in funding.

Boise Chamber to host candidate forum

Seven candidates are vying for three seats, including Brian Cronin, a public face in the campaign to overturn Propositions 1, 2 and 3, and Travis Jones, executive director of the Idaho Grain Producers Association.

State fills professional-technical vacancy

Dwight Johnson is expected to start his new job at the end of this month, or early next.

State gears up for new education law

Tom Luna is preparing to launch a marketing campaign highlighting the new Fast Forward Program, which offers high school students $600 in state funding for college credits and exams.

Costs unclear for district name change

But West Ada School District says the new brand better serves the state’s most populous school district, which takes in Meridian and all or part of Ada County’s five other cities.