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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.
JFAC revisits school broadband issue
No news, yet, on funding the state’s high school system.
Roger Quarles to direct Albertson Foundation
Former teacher, superintendent and businessman was named the executive director on Monday.
A smoother negotiations process?
Pay raises and bonuses are on the way — as several large school districts have labor agreements in place for 2014-15.
Administrative changes in Boise schools
Ten Boise schools will have new principals in 2014-15 — and nine of the new principals have been named. Here’s a rundown.