IDAHO

Entrepreneur’s message: ‘refuse to be labeled’

The entrepreneur and venture capitalist encourages educators to promote creativity and authenticity and says success can be found down non-traditional paths.

ISBA releases negotiations survey

Only two Idaho school districts reported that their teachers’ union was unable to prove it spoke for the majority of teachers, as outlined by a new law the Legislature passed this year.

Superintendents call for even more money

School officials say increases in health insurance and utilities costs may eat up operational funding before the state can erase recession-era budget cuts.

Barber’s Blaine contract worth $680,000

The former Blaine superintendent had nearly three years remaining on his contract when he left the district last week.

Lawmakers start scrutinizing Luna budget

Senate Education Committee Chairman John Goedde and House Education Committee Chairman Reed DeMordaunt praised Tom Luna for listening to the task force. However, funding could be the limiting factor during the 2014 session.

Seeking a balance on school security

Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna wants to pump more state money into school security. But the state is looking to find a delicate balance: plugging holes in local systems, while relying on local, on-the-ground expertise.

Interim committee takes up labor laws

Although no action was taken, members reviewed data and testimony in hopes of crafting legislation during the 2014 session.

Luna calls for 5.9 percent budget increase

Luna’s FY15 budget calls for increasing spending by more than $77 million next year, with $42.5 million of that devoted to a whole new system for paying teachers.