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Employee survey indicates support for Phoenix purchase
But months after the proposed $685 million University of Phoenix purchase went public, many U of I employees still said they had no opinions about the purchase, or were unsure about it.
Leaders scrutinize merits of proposals as money dwindles
About $10 million is left of Superintendent Debbie Critchfield’s Idaho Career Ready Students grant.
Wanted: Professionals and retirees to teach high school CTE courses
Schools must attract converts from industry with job experience to lead CTE programs that guide teenagers directly into the workplace.
Industry partnerships shape employment opportunities for high school graduates
There are hundreds of Idaho professionals helping high schools maintain cutting-edge programs with the most up-to-date industry equipment. Both sides benefit from this collaboration.
State leaders push millions toward meeting workforce demands and student interests
The number of Industry trade jobs is growing every year. And teens are interested in learning those skills in high school.
NIC to end contract with interim president
Gregory South’s tenure in the president’s office was short, and illustrative of the politics on a divided NIC board.
High-stakes trial opens, challenging U of I-Phoenix purchase
The trial represents one of the biggest obstacles to a $685 million megadeal that could provide U of I with millions of dollars in new revenue, or jeopardize up to $10 million a year in tax money.
We’re paying the U of I for Phoenix-related records. Here’s why.
We still believe the public shouldn’t have to pay for public records. We also believe the U of I’s billing practices delay and dissuade records requests. But we also don’t believe we should walk away, just because we’re hitting resistance.
Prosecutors work at murder scene, as U of I plans demolition next week
The U of I plans to follow through on a controversial plan to raze the house; the demolition is scheduled for Dec. 28.
Divided NIC board gives chairman blanket authority over lawsuits
The move drew fire from two trustees. “The day is going to come when somebody in this community will have had a gut full of this silliness and there will be a lawsuit filed.”