Funding for K-12 education is on a legislative rollercoaster

Coeur d'Alene School District reports strong financials

An independent financial audit found that Coeur d’Alene Public Schools had stronger-than-expected financial results for fiscal year 2025.

Teacher salaries up more than 5% in Idaho

Average wage is up to $67,126 in the Post Falls School District

Salaries are up just over 5% for teachers in school districts and public charters across the state compared to the 2024-2025 school year.

Message of gratitude

Community makes student success possible

We celebrate National Merit Scholars whose academic achievements place them among the very best in the nation, as well as first-generation high school graduates whose courage and perseverance set a new path for their families. These successes remind us that when students feel supported and valued, they accomplish incredible things.

Absenteeism has a cost — for students and for schools

Keep in mind that on any given school day, if a student attends school for at least 2.5 hours and less than four hours, the district receives funding for a half-day for that student. If a student attends school for 4 hours or more in a day, the district receives a full day of funding for that student.

Post Falls, Coeur d'Alene decline; Lakeland doesn't qualify for funding

Post Falls, Coeur d'Alene decline; Lakeland doesn't qualify for funding

North Idaho's three largest school districts will not seek emergency levy funding this school year.

Education leaders share thoughts on road ahead

A new year means new opportunities, new challenges and new experiences ahead for students, staff and administrators in Kootenai County's largest school districts.

MY TURN: Breaking down the Coeur d'Alene school levy

Last week the Coeur d’Alene School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved placing the renewal of the two-year, $25 million school levy on the November 5, 2024, ballot.

Coeur d'Alene School District balances operating budget

Surplus of $1.65 million projected for next year

Much belt-tightening and reduction of expenditures have been put into place to balance what would have been a $6 million 2025 fiscal year budget shortfall in the Coeur d'Alene School District. Director of Finance Shannon Johnston provided a comprehensive overview of the district's finances Monday evening during a budget hearing, held at Midtown Meeting Center in Coeur d'Alene. “Next year, we are projecting a $1.65 million surplus," Johnston said. "Negotiations have not occurred yet, and that’s why you’re going to see a surplus. We have not settled on anything."

Coeur d'Alene Superintendent Hocker addresses concerns

Coeur d'Alene School District Superintendent Shon Hocker will not be taking a superintendent job with the Educational Service District 105 in Yakima. After an interview Thursday, another finalist, Shane Backlund, was chosen for the position. Hocker is not exploring any further positions elsewhere.

Coeur d'Alene School District superintendent seeking job in Yakima

Hocker a finalist for position with Educational Service District 105

Superintendent is again in the running for a in another out-of-state school district.

Cd'A superintendent seeking job in Yakima

Hocker a superintendent finalist for Educational Service District 105

Coeur d'Alene School District Superintendent Shon Hocker is again in the running for a superintendent position in another out-of-state school district.

Coeur d'Alene Superintendent Hocker will not go to Pueblo

Coeur d'Alene School District Superintendent Shon Hocker will not be taking a superintendent position with the Pueblo School District in Pueblo, Colo. Trustees of the Pueblo School Board voted 3-2 to offer the job to another candidate. Hocker was one of two finalists being considered. "It became very clear to me that Pueblo, Colo. was not a good fit for me and my family," Hocker said in a letter to district staff, sent Monday afternoon to The Press.

Coeur d'Alene Superintendent Hocker will not go to Pueblo

Coeur d'Alene School District Superintendent Shon Hocker will not be taking a superintendent job with the Pueblo School District in Pueblo, Colo.

Cd'A superintendent seeking job in Colorado

Hocker a superintendent finalist for Pueblo School District

Coeur d'Alene School District Superintendent Shon Hocker is seeking a superintendent job in another state. Hocker, who has led the Coeur d'Alene School District since July 1, 2021, is one of two finalists vying for the position of superintendent in the Pueblo School District in Pueblo, Colo. He was in Boise attending the Idaho Law Conference with three school board trustees earlier this week, but will travel to Pueblo for the final interview today. In a Monday letter to families, Hocker said he expects the Pueblo trustees to select the superintendent shortly after the final interviews.

Cd'A superintendent seeking job in Colorado

Hocker a superintendent finalist for Pueblo School District

Coeur d'Alene School District Superintendent Shon Hocker is seeking a superintendent job in another state.

Borah Elementary on chopping block

Cd'A School District considering closure to balance financial shortfall

A neighborhood school that has been open since 1950 is in jeopardy of closing and being repurposed as the Coeur d'Alene School District considers ways to balance its $6 million shortfall.