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Salmon charter school leverages federal loan for new campus
Fernwaters Public Charter School received a $3.25 million from the USDA’s Rural Development office to build a permanent K-8 campus.
Caldwell nixes ‘pay-to-play’ sports fees for 2025-26
District students and students who attend charter schools, private schools and home-schools won’t be charged for sports or activities.
West Ada adopts new policy on classroom displays
One trustee said her vote was an ‘easy yes’ because the policy complies with a new state law on classroom displays.
Critchfield spokesman leaving Education Department for broadcasting role
Scott Graf has served as Critchfield’s chief communications officer since she took office in 2023.
Bruneau-Grand View trustees will ask voters to decide consolidation plans
After protests, the board pivoted on a plan to close Bruneau Elementary. But leaders must still grapple with an enrollment drop from 625 students to about 250.
Former superintendent, who used school showers, files tort claim against state
Jim Brown, former Hagerman superintendent, argues he was unfairly disciplined for showering at school.
Tax Commission answers — most — questions about Parental Choice Tax Credit
In a first look at House Bill 93’s new program, the Tax Commission explained which expenses are eligible and how the application process will work.
Budget holdbacks not ‘necessarily expected,’ Education department says
The Idaho Department of Education told public school leaders that it’s going to prepare for mid-year cuts out of “an abundance of caution.”
SCOTUS result on religious charter school maintains ‘status quo’ in Idaho
Charter school advocates are relieved after a case threatened charters’ status as public schools.
Nampa School District pitches land swap for historic baseball field
Rodeo Park has hosted the American Legion summer baseball league for a century, and school district leaders said they want that to continue.