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Outcry builds over Sandpoint’s alternative school relocation plan
Yellow signs featuring a photo of the 117-year-old Lake Pend Oreille High School building have appeared across the community. “We support LPOHS in its current location,” they read.
District 4: Longtime Republican activist challenges North Idaho incumbent
Christa Hazel takes on Rep. Elaine Price, who has long been aligned with hardline groups like the Idaho Freedom Foundation.
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.
District 6: State rep challenges senator over communication concerns
Rep. Lori McCann says Sen. Dan Foreman is unresponsive to constituents and refuses to collaborate. “I’m not even going to dignify that with a response,” Foreman said.
U.S. Education Secretary rallies Coeur d’Alene charter students
A sea of students sporting their navy school uniforms cheered as U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon took the stage at Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy Tuesday morning. The assembly, which featured history-focused games and a performance from the school’s choir and band, was one stop on McMahon’s “America Rocks” tour to celebrate the country’s 250th…
‘Out of control’: Lakeland community, former superintendents ask trustees to resign
An open letter signed by 84 patrons and former employees criticized the board’s recent decision to place outgoing Superintendent Rusty Taylor on leave and pay to complete his contract.
Lakeland redacts, withholds and delays release of public records following abrupt leadership ouster
The North Idaho district has plowed through four superintendents in four years with little explanation.
‘Keep Idaho Idaho’: Little, Critchfield attend North Idaho Republicans’ America 250 celebration
Six of Idaho’s statewide elected officials spoke at the event Thursday night at the Coeur d’Alene Resort.
Alica Holthaus tapped to serve as deputy superintendent for North Idaho
When one school comes up with a great solution, Holthaus hopes to be the messenger and connector, spreading the idea to other leaders.
District 1: ‘Mainstream’ senator, conservative former lawmaker gear up for fourth matchup
Sen. Jim Woodward is seeking his fourth term in the Senate. Scott Herndon hopes to return to the chamber after losing to Woodward in the primary two years ago.