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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
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.
Former Secretary of the Interior and Idaho governor Dirk Kempthorne dies at 74
He transformed the Gem State’s transportation infrastructure, also served as mayor of Boise and as a member of the U.S Senate.
It’s summer camp season: What to know in Idaho
The time to enroll varies by summer camp. Parks and Recreation programs in Idaho tend to start sign-ups in the spring.
Kootenai district adopts four-day school week
Unlike many of the other 95 districts and charters to adopt the model, the move isn’t to save money or retain teachers.
Superintendent shuffle: Districts begin to make hiring decisions
INSIDE: Updates in Kuna and Caldwell superintendent searches.
‘We have a lot to do:’ Idaho begins unpacking a windfall of healthcare grants
State officials have six months to figure out where to spend nearly $186 million in federal healthcare grants — phase one of a five-year, $930 million windfall.
School districts to ask voters for $183 million on May ballots
Inside: See what your district has on the ballot.