IDAHO

Five Idaho teachers win $5,000 each

A Washington company awarded the “Excellence in Classroom” awards based on student nomination essays.

Nampa district proposes 14 furlough days

Interim superintendent Pete Koehler said the furlough days would help bring stability to a district facing a $3.5 million deficit. Union representatives said they will present a counteroffer Tuesday evening.

A.G.: Boards can likely impose contract terms

School boards are facing a July 1 deadline to issue 2013-14 teachers’ contracts. If school boards and unions cannot reach an agreement by that date, districts can likely impose their last best offer, says a deputy to Attorney General Lawrence Wasden.

K-12 interim committee named

Eight Republicans and two Democrats were appointed to find solutions for improving education in Idaho.

Boise firm makes inroads in software sector

Using a system created in the Blaine County School District a decade ago, Boise-based Silverback Learning Solutions is seeking a statewide and national niche in the competitive educational management software sector.

Judge narrows student fee lawsuit

A district judge has scuttled a class action lawsuit challenging student fees charged across the state. But the ruling allows Meridian patrons to continue their case against their local district.

Nampa’s new shortfall number: $3.5 million

The Nampa School District will leave an additional 10 positions unfilled in 2013-14. But the district is still projecting a $3.5 million shortfall, as it heads back into negotiations with the local teachers’ union.

Group pulls plug on Nampa house raffle

A house raffle to benefit the cash-strapped Nampa School District may violate several state and federal laws, the Idaho Lottery says. A nonprofit group is shutting down the raffle and issuing refunds to ticket buyers.