IDAHO

Education is top priority for CDA’s Souza

The new Republican lawmaker landed a seat on the Senate Education Committee.

State will rebid broadband contract — but when?

In the meantime, districts are urged to pursue their own funding to keep broadband in Idaho high schools.

Hundreds attend Otter inauguration

Gov. Butch Otter delivers third inaugural address.

Idaho ranks No. 46 in Education Week report

Idaho’s received low marks for school finance and early education — but much better marks for graduation rates and test scores

Legislators call for re-bidding voided IEN contract

Gov. Butch Otter also calls for additional transparency and oversight of the state’s contract procedures.

Otter: Move forward on tiered licensure

Gov. Butch Otter wants to see the 2015 Legislature revamp teacher licensing — and pass a related, $175 million plan to boost teacher pay.

Mortimer: a key, emerging player on K-12

Sen. Dean Mortimer holds two powerful assignments. He will chair the Senate Education Committee while staying on the budget-writing Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee.

Vallivue educator faces felony theft charges

CALDWELL – A Vallivue educator is facing felony grand theft charges, and is accused of stealing almost $5,000 worth of electronic devices from the Caldwell School District, where she used to teach. According to Canyon County court records, Elysa G. Skousen, 35, was booked and released Tuesday on felony charges of receiving, possessing or disposing…