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Police find nothing suspicious after bomb threat at Boise School District office
An investigation is ongoing, said a Boise Police Department spokesperson.
Hogs, horses and first graders mingle at West Ada’s Ag Expo
The event is a chance for urban first graders to experience agriculture.
Hillsdale schools are growing rapidly in Idaho – what are they?
American Classical Schools of Idaho are quickly gaining popularity: the first ACSI school opened in 2019, with their third and fourth schools scheduled to open in 2026. What is so different about these schools that draws families in? A key factor is Hillsdale College’s K-12 curriculum and specifically trained teachers. The Michigan-based, Christian liberal arts…
Reported disciplinary incidents are similar to last school year
The state compiles statistics on reported disciplinary incidents in schools each year. Not all schools report, and the numbers are heavily redacted. These statistics are statewide of the nearly 314,000 enrolled students in public schools. They may not reflect the actual number, as not every school or charter reports their discipline statistics. The statistics are…
News from around the state
Idaho Falls teacher selected for national STEM fellowship Natalie Woods, a math teacher at Thunder Ridge High School in Idaho Falls, was selected as a member of a national educator fellowship program. Woods and 14 other K-12 science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) educators will spend 11 months working with the federal government to inform…
UPDATED: Judge ends 6-year-old lawsuit over West Ada kindergarten fees
Plaintiffs requested a reconsideration motion after a judge dismissed their lawsuit over fees West Ada once charged for full-day kindergarten.
Spelling it Out: Fund Balances
School funding and budgets are complicated and nuanced. One feature, determined following an annual audit, is a fund balance.
How a small-town Idaho upbringing launched two girls to college presidency
Martha Smith and Rayne Martinez have propelled themselves to the highest levels of student leadership.
Caldwell superintendent to retire following school year
Shalene French announced plans to retire in the summer of 2026.
Middleton prepares to ask patrons for another levy
Since 2020, Middleton has been able to pass three of five supplemental levy proposals.






