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Blackfoot charter faces annual academic oversight

Idaho Education News found three more charters with concerning academic performance.

A bond in limbo: Pocatello hopes state money will rebuild burned school instead

INSIDE: How legislative twists and turns impact local school leaders.

Jim Everett to retire from college co-presidency

The long-time local community leader will continue in a funding-raising role at the College of Idaho.

Prospective teachers, schools invited to connect at statewide career fairs

This year’s Educator Career Fairs will take place in a series of two-day events with sessions designed for both attendees and local education agencies.

Financially troubled charter permanently closing

The Village Leadership Academy opened 12 years ago and enrolled a high of 487 students five years ago.

Statehouse roundup, 3.4.24: Critchfield budget presentation sheds light on attendance funding gap

INSIDE: Lawmakers approve a Holocaust teaching resolution and a bill banning classroom flags.

Supreme Court throws a wrench into U of I’s timetable

The court will hear oral arguments in June, as it takes up Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s challenge to the University of Idaho’s proposed purchase. That means a nonbinding, but looming, May 31 deadline will likely go by the boards.

Updated: Salmon superintendent quits, teacher takes over as district prepares to run a bond

Trustees are seeking funding for a new Pre-K-8 school in a community that’s denied a dozen previous bond asks.

Statehouse roundup, 3.1.24: Unanimous vote propels Phoenix resolution to House floor

INSIDE: A bill targeting public subsidies of teachers’ unions is headed for the House floor.

An increasing number of co-ops provide services to homeschool families

The U.S. Census Bureau says 10% of Idaho families homeschool their children.