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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.

Boise State will rename Cesar Chavez Lane

In the next few weeks, city and county officials will review the new options — Friendship Lane, Campus Lane and Peregrine Lane.

U of I provost plans return to classroom

Returning to the classroom will be a return to Torrey Lawrence’s roots; he first came to the U of I campus in 1998, as a music professor.

Unaffiliated voters can choose which primary to participate in on May 19

Unaffiliated voters can participate in a Republican primary, as long as they are OK with changing their affiliation.

Attorney general says Twin Falls trustee violated elections integrity law

The AG issued a warning to board chair Eric Smallwood and told him to cease and desist.

Transgender Idahoans file lawsuit challenging criminal penalties for using preferred restrooms

The new law makes it a crime for transgender individuals to use public restrooms that align with their gender identity. A second offense is a felony.

TVCC set to offer a bachelor’s degree in education

The Treasure Valley Community College will offer a bachelor’s degree in education in an effort to address a teacher shortage.

Police, firefighter unions endorse Little after he lost teachers’ union support

Little “backs the blue,” according to the police union. Meanwhile, teachers are angry and frustrated.

West Ada trustees approve two major building projects

Idaho’s largest district will rebuild an elementary school and convert a warehouse into classroom space.

NEA study: Idaho ranks 36th in average teacher pay

Idaho ranks 48th in paraprofessional pay.

A national school choice super PAC targets two legislative challengers

The American Federation for Children wants to keep Melissa Durrant out of the Statehouse.