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Thayn seeks parental choice in curriculum
The state senator’s proposal will be discussed at this month’s GOP state convention, where it could be approved as part of the official Republican platform.
Mountain View senior wins art contest
Her work, along with another 47 pieces, will be on display at Hotel 43.
IEA fights task force licensure details
Members of the teachers association don’t want a new system of licensure to be tied to an evaluation. Meanwhile, Tom Luna says the IEA is doing a “180” on its support of the task force.
Senate Education will get a makeover
Vice Chairman Dean Mortimer says he’s interested in the vacant chairmanship — and he would appear to have an inside track for the post.
Boise School District agrees to raises
Teachers and administrators will get an increase to base salary and all employees get a one-time bonus.
Otter seeks to fill State Board seat
Interested applicants have until June 16 to turn in paperwork. Meanwhile, Gov. Butch Otter has yet to fill a second State Board vacancy created by Ken Edmunds’ late 2013 departure.
Ybarra: ‘I took a different approach’
The Republican state superintendent’s nominee discusses her surprising primary win.
Superintendent race: the next chapter
After a surprising GOP primary result, Republican Sherri Ybarra and Democrat Jana Jones focus on the fall election.
Did Otter show weakness in primary?
The incumbent governor lost key counties in Tuesday’s primary, which could make him vulnerable against a challenger with an education background.
A $22.1 million school election day
This time, Kuna voters narrowly approved a $6.38 million levy — one of 18 school levies to pass statewide.