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New CEI institute creates STEM pipeline for high schoolers
The College of Eastern Idaho will offer programming in math, artificial intelligence, nuclear energy and engineering to draw high school students to careers through a new partnership with Battelle Energy Alliance.
Idaho Democrat David Roth ends campaign for US Senate seat held by Risch
He had faced pressure to drop out and rally behind independent candidate Todd Achilles.
Ousted Idaho State director claims age, religious discrimination
University officials said they eliminated George Casper’s $181,727-a-year position in a sweeping budget restructuring. His attorney acknowledged the financial pressures facing the university but added, “This budget issue does not shield ISU’s … decisions from scrutiny.”
Moscow weighs plan for new middle school, high school upgrades
Trustees are set to hold an Aug. 7 workshop to discuss running a bond or plant-facility levy this fall to pay for the projects.
Former Boise State QB named executive director of Idaho Technical Career Academy
Former Boise State University quarterback Tony Hilde has been named executive director of Idaho Technical Career Academy virtual public charter school, officials with the school announced last week. Hilde has been with the school since 2025, when he was hired to serve as career technical education coordinator. Hilde succeeds former executive director Monti Pittman, who…
Judge allows lawsuit against Boise School District over transgender bathroom policy to proceed
Jane Doe’s lawsuit seeking more than $10,000 from the district can move forward after a judge denied the district’s request to dismiss the case.
Mining partnership helps preserve Shoshone-Paiute heritage at Boise State
The weeklong program paired tribal elders with middle and high school students for language instruction while introducing participants to college life in Boise State dorms.
Bluum seeks to help Idahoans access new federal scholarship tax credit
The program lets residents redirect up to $1,700 through approved organizations that fund educational opportunities.
Filer admits to open meeting violation, then appears to repeat mistake
The district acknowledged one posting error, but another teacher negotiation session also appears to have fallen short of Idaho’s public notice requirements.
Idaho receives nearly $4 million to expand AmeriCorps programs
The funding will help organizations recruit, train and supervise volunteers.