Boise School District
Education news from around Idaho
This week’s briefs highlights a Boise teacher who was named a PBS Digital Innovator, STEM grants awarded to educators and an East Idaho science fair.
Boise teens present ways to make positive change
Students gave nearly 60 presentations on food consumption, social change, ocean acidification, human rights and guide dogs.
Boise teen committed to combating climate change
Alyssa Lu, a junior at Boise High School, wants to make the environment a better place for her generation and those that come after.
Education news from around Idaho
This week’s briefs highlight Blaine County School students headed to the Robotics World Championship, STEM grants available for educators and the list of lawmakers who walked to win $10,000 for local schools.
Boise bond issue campaign heats up
An opposition group is urging voters to reject Boise’s $172.5 million bond issue proposal, the Idaho Statesman reported this week.
How a Boise career-technical school prepares students for jobs in high demand
Financing the Future continued: The Dennis Technical Education Center in Boise would like to expand its programs to include heating air-conditioning, electrical and plumbing.
Listen: A conversation on school bonds with Stan Olson
Financing the Future continued: The retired Boise school superintendent looks back on the 2006 bond issue — and talks about the politics of passing a bond issue election.
Bieter, City Council, YMCA back Boise bond issue
“Quality education is the cornerstone to our economy and to maintaining a livable city,” Mayor Dave Bieter said, in support of the $172.5 million bond issue.
Business groups endorse Boise bond issue
The Boise district is seeking a $172.5 million bond issue on March 14.
Boise spends $11,400 on bond issue voter information
The district says it vetted its mailer with legal counsel and has received no complaints. “We are allowed under the law to present factual information to the public,” spokesman Dan Hollar said.