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Trust was broken:" Parents speak on sexual abuse claim against Boise
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (326+ words) The closure of a series of sexual abuse cases, and settling a teacher's lawsuit over classroom conditions, need to serve as "a catalyst for meaningful change," say two parents who filed a claim against the Boise School District. Ed News…...
Some districts cut, others hold steady as new fiscal year nears
6+ hour, 36+ min ago (1285+ words) School districts across Idaho are heading into the new fiscal year on different paths: West Ada and Boise are adjusting to enrollment declines, Middleton is making deep cuts and implementing fees after a failed levy, and Coeur d'Alene is planning…...
State rule could restrict how parents spend virtual school dollars
23+ hour, 28+ min ago (134+ words) The state could soon have a new rule on where parents can " and can't " spend taxpayer dollars for virtual learning. If all goes according to plan, the new rule could go into effect in early August, in time for the…...
Boise trustees approve contract, salary for incoming superintendent
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (239+ words) Wendy Johnson will be Idaho's second-highest paid superintendent when she takes over the top administrative role at the Boise School District next month." Boise school board trustees Monday approved a three-year superintendent contract for Johnson. She will earn $219, 454 next year…...
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West Ada trustees end contract with the Idaho School Boards Association
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (902+ words) Idaho's largest school district will end its membership with the Idaho School Boards Association at the end of the month, citing a tight budget and in-house staff that provide many of the same services. West Ada School District trustees voted…...
Idaho's top-paid superintendent gets new contract, pay hike
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (371+ words) The state's highest-paid superintendent will receive a $20, 000 raise each year for the next three years under a contract trustees approved without discussion Monday. West Ada School District Superintendent Derek Bub will take home $250, 822 for the 2026-27 school year. That amount will…...
A painful reality: School closures follow shrinking enrollment across the country
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (1138+ words) BALTIMORE " School districts around the country are facing a painful reality as enrollments decline. For many districts, there are too many schools for the number of kids they'll serve in a few years, according to Marguerite Roza, director of the…...
Teacher's lawsuit over mouse infestation settled; details are unknown
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (314+ words) A teacher's lawsuit against Boise school officials has been settled, weeks before a scheduled jury trial. Attorneys for Michelle Chung and the district agreed to dismiss the case on May 7 " saying in a joint filing that the 2024 case has "been…...
From first squeaks to success: How a Meridian band director built a thriving program
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (1029+ words) Josh Barro has heard it all. The screech of 40 recorders. Dozens of third graders strumming ukuleles. The first notes out of a trumpet or clarinet. And, usually months later, the chatter of success and tears of joy when students make…...