A plethora of “who’s who” in the Idaho education world swooped into Coeur d’Alene this week for the Idaho School Boards Association’s annual convention. More than 500 board members, superintendents, education leaders and guests gathered to meet, greet and learn Wednesday through Friday at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. The convention reached an all-time attendance record, according to ISBA staff. Featured attendees included Gov. Butch Otter and Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra. Otter addressed board members during Wednesday night’s dinner and told them he was starting another campaign — not for another term as governor, but to “campaign for the completion” of the 20 recommendations made by his Task Force for Education. The rollout of the recommendations is expected to take four more years and $350 million/Jennifer Swindell, Idaho Education News. More here.

Question: Whenever I hear of Butch Otter talking about his commitment to education, I am tempted to close my eyes, put my fingers in my ears and say repeatedly, lalalalala. Izzit just me?