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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…

Former Nampa school board chair resigns

Brook Taylor served on the board since 2022. Trustees plan to appoint her successor for a term that runs through 2029.

A disputed Boise High incident became central to Idaho’s transgender bathroom fight

A “humiliating” story has surfaced in multiple lawsuits litigating the state’s transgender bathroom restrictions. Court records show conflicting accounts of what happened.

This teenage Democrat is building a political future in deep-red Idaho.

Joshua Sanchez dropped out of high school, earned his GED and found a new purpose helping his community — all before turning 20.

West Ada hires Rep. Galaviz as a multilingual learner consultant

The Democrat is a long-time Boise educator and union honoree.

CWI looks to enter the athletics fray. The budget looms as its biggest test

The College of Western Idaho wants to use an unusual endownment-based approach to field sports teams. Will the math math? And will it win over skeptics?

Two candidates vie for Boise board’s lone contested seat

Former trustee Andy Hawes and retired lawyer Kirt Naylor will face off in September. Two current trustees are also running unopposed.

Nampa trustees remove books from new curriculum, including acclaimed graphic novel ‘Maus’

The superintendent said he wants to be cautious and not create concerns for the community. The district banned 22 books four years ago.

Idaho’s top-paid superintendent gets new contract, pay hike

West Ada’s Derek Bub will receive a $20,000 raise each year for the next three years under a deal trustees approved without discussion Monday.

Kuna trustees sever ties with Idaho School Boards Association

Following a split vote, the district ended its contract with the organization that trains school boards, advocates on education policy, and provides legal, leadership, and governance support to districts.