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West Bonner trustees to consider Durst’s contract tonight
The contract includes a six-figure salary, plus compensation for a car and housing.
Idaho students are hitting historic lows in math, so educators are teaming up to help
Supported by State Board grants, three university programs aim to tackle learning gaps made worse by the pandemic.
Durst plans to lead West Bonner under a provisional certificate
He’s missing a required qualification but some workarounds mean he can still serve as superintendent.
Boise charter school to move locations after facilities debt default
The Village Leadership Academy has been in hot water since 2019, when a report revealed financial malpractice.
Boise schools manage declining enrollment
The district will cut 27 full-time positions to prepare for fewer students.
Analysis: An obscure group will pick Idaho’s in-demand careers, and nobody’s watching
The Workforce Development Council will shape Idaho Launch, an ambitious and complicated effort to provide up to $8,000 in incentives to high school graduates, starting next year.
Commission hires new director, welcomes new commissioner
INSIDE: Commenters call out overregulation and errors.
Trustees select Branden Durst to lead West Bonner schools
The former state superintendent candidate was selected over finalist Susan Luckey, a 20-year employee who served as interim superintendent.
Trustees search for ways to reach more voters
Superintendent Wendy Johnson presented four options for the next bond issue request: Nov. 7, 2023; May 17, 2024; Aug. 30, 2024; and Nov. 5, 2024.
Favorite Teachers: First-year teacher inspires future doctors and nurses
Sarah Hurst paints an accurate picture of the medical field for the students, and they appreciate it.