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West Ada selects name for new Star elementary
Also Monday, trustees approved an emergency declaration to add portable classrooms at Star’s existing elementary school.
State education leaders discuss tax credits, special ed, classroom policies at IASA conference
The panel didn’t have many positive things to say about the decisions made by the Legislature’s Republican supermajority.
U.S. Labor secretary touts Idaho Launch: A ‘powerful example’ of workforce development
Trump administration Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer also visited companies in Boise and Cascade Wednesday.
State panel approves $30 million for school construction from revamped loan fund
Some recipients will have to ask voters for bonds before qualifying, thanks to a controversial provision in the law. INSIDE: The list of funded projects.
Federal judge hears arguments in Idaho Blaine Amendment case
The decision could have broader implications for Idaho’s ongoing debate over public funding for private schools, most of which are religious.
Idaho DOGE committee asks for public to report government ‘waste’
In an inaugural meeting Friday, lawmakers announced the launch of an online portal where citizens can report ‘duplication, waste and inefficiencies.’
Boise attorney appointed to Democratic House seat
Annie Henderson Haws replaces former Rep. Todd Achilles, who recent announced he’s running for U.S. Senate.
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.