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Teachers’ union endorses Critchfield for state superintendent
The Idaho Education Association’s political arm backed four dozen candidates, but one race was notably missing. Find out who made the list, and who didn’t.
A record number of women are running for state legislatures this year
Across 46 states with legislative seats on the ballot, a total of 3,824 women are running — up from 2022’s previous record of 3,621.
Pocatello-Chubbuck rejects 4-day week, semester schedule change
The district will maintain its current five-day model and trimester setup — and assess possible changes in the coming years.
How Boise State is prioritizing literacy learning techniques for incoming teachers
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month in Idaho, and over the past 10 years, Idaho professionals have prioritized early literacy and dyslexia education statewide. From updated, data-driven instruction for incoming teachers to intervention tutoring for elementary students, Boise State University has been at the forefront of these literacy initiatives. In September, Boise State University awarded its…
Students invited to share holiday spirit in state card contest
Submissions are open through Nov. 16.
‘You are more’: Former Mountain Home student leads mental health initiative
When Ava Johnson saw how an injury kept her sister from playing sports, she wanted to raise awareness for her entire town.
Rep. Redman has contributed over half a million dollars to his PAC this year
The Coeur d’Alene Republican is supporting seven candidates running in key swing districts.
Vallivue appoints trustee, cures open meeting violations
Trustees selected Kellie Horrocks to fill a vacancy and voided actions from a recent meeting that may have violated Idaho law.
UPDATED: Health and Welfare director to resign by the end of 2026
The change comes as the department scrambles to distribute $186 million in federal rural healthcare grants — money that could have far-reaching implications for higher education and K-12.
Marsing, Homedale approve armed staff policies
Both plans are modeled after one in the Kimberly School District, which rolled out its program last year.