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After a long struggle, NIC touts a fall enrollment surge

Amidst years of political infighting and administrative overhaul — crises that have threatened the college’s accreditation — North Idaho College has battled chronic enrollment decreases.

Kellogg settles two First Amendment lawsuits

Former bus driver Dakota Mailloux reached an $88,000 settlement, and former student Travis Lohr received $100,000, the Coeur d’Alene Press reported Friday.

Durst case against West Bonner scheduled for trial

Durst is suing the district for an alleged breach of his superintendent contract.

Professor prevails in Tik Tok defamation trial

A Tik Tok personality had accused history professor Rebecca Scofield of orchestrating the November 2022 slayings of four U of I students.

Branden Durst sues West Bonner for ‘breach of contract’

The former superintendent claims his letter seeking an “exit” from the district wasn’t a resignation.

State Board approves new U of I school for health professions

The school will house three new departments: medicine, clinical medicine and nursing.

West Bonner trustees close a school, select new superintendent

The closure was a contentious decision, punctuated by the concerns, opinions, and support from vocal parents, patrons, and staff.

West Bonner considers shuttering two elementary schools

Trustees are searching for solutions to shore-up a multi-million dollar budget shortfall next school. Voters rejected a recent levy request for $4.7 million that would have kept the district solvent for one year.

Education nonprofit establishes prestigious endowed chair of clinical psychology

BOISE — The Lee Pesky Learning Center announced the founding of an endowed chair of clinical psychology. “The establishment of the Wendy Pesky Endowed Chair of Clinical Psychology marks a transformative moment for those that we serve,” said Lindy Crawford, the center’s executive director. The endowed chair is unique for a nonprofit organization, because they…

Coeur d’Alene schools will remain with five-day calendar

The district will release students two hours early on Fridays to allow teachers collaboration time.