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NIC faces $5.2 million deficit
Much of the projected deficit is tied to NIC’s return to the National Junior College Athletics Association, the Coeur d’Alene Press reported this week.
Analysis: Uncle Sam helps rural Idaho schools — but only to a limited degree
School districts in Idaho’s timber country stand to receive close to $7 million from the feds. But many of these same districts will be before voters next month, seeking bonds and levies.
Idaho Falls spent tens of thousands on attorneys for two recent cases
That’s according to invoices obtained through a public records request.
New lawsuit challenges Idaho’s Blaine Amendment
The lawsuit argues that the state’s ban on taxpayer resources going to religious institutions unconstitutionally violates religious freedom and free speech rights.
Middleton city and school leaders band together to tackle classroom overcrowding
Kuna School District appears ready to ask its city council to take up a similar fight. And the Vallivue School District worked closely with Middleton to craft its ordinance.
Rural “Grab-N-Go” summer meals to reach more students
Communications director Scott Graf explained that the Department of Education had included a request for the funds to help run the Summer EBT program in their yearly budget.
CDA trustees examine unconventional cost-savings measures
The North Idaho district is considering the unprecedented step of closing a school.
America’s child care system is in crisis. It’s especially holding back moms without college degrees
But the high cost of child care has upended the careers of even those with college degrees, including teachers.
Kevin Richert wins prestigious award for enhancing public discourse
His journalism “is vital to our community,” an announcement reads.
State considers seven teacher violation cases
One or more of the cases could be scheduled for disciplinary decisions by the Professional Standards Commission.