IDAHO
Convention 2014: Democrats take their turn
The GOP’s convention dysfunction handed Democrats “an incredible gift,” says longtime Idaho political pundit Jim Weatherby. “The question is, can they take advantage of it?”
Governor’s Cup scholarships announced
Twenty-three high school students going on to Idaho colleges and universities are splitting $69,000 in scholarship funds.
Confusion remains in wake of convention
The confusion extends to several education-related resolutions, left null and void when the GOP convention was abruptly adjourned Saturday.
Charters receive first facilities payments
The $2 million payments exceeded original forecasts — and contained a few quirks.
Republican convention ends in meltdown
Amid political bickering, the state convention adjourned before any official business was conducted.
GOP fights Common Core at convention
A committee at the Republican state convention passed two Common Core resolutions, one calling on the state to create an exit strategy.
99 schools seek tech pilot grants
Schools have proposed more than $26 million worth of technology pilot projects. The State Department of Education has $3 million in grant money at its disposal.
State dollars offset Boise school levy
In 2012, Superintendent Don Coberly and Boise officials pushed a five-year property tax levy to keep teachers on the job. But thanks to a boost in state funding, Boise is rolling back property tax collections by $5.5 million.
JFAC takes hands-on look at K-12 budget
Legislative budget writers met with Boise School District leaders Tuesday to get a sense of how the public school budget affects large districts.
Twin Falls, Boise name principals
A quick rundown of administrative comings and goings in two districts.