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Vallivue purchased land from a trustee’s father for millions above appraised value
The superintendent justified the deal, though it was made before she had board approval.
Classrooms vs. extracurriculars: GOP leaders draw a line on political neutrality in schools
If you squint, you can see it. The governor and state superintendent this week defended a proclamation encouraging students to join a conservative, student-led political club.
State Board receives dozens of BSU president applications
Seven people had previously applied but “declined to move forward” under a former law that might have made their names public.
‘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.
State Board approves Boise State’s 10-year master plan
University officials said they took a new approach to the plan that guides campus growth, designing it more like a city zoning map rather than “dictating exact outcomes.”
Idaho Falls to offer online core classes
Course offerings for middle school and high school students will start after the summer.
Definition-defying private school wants to reopen as a charter
An innovated Boise private school is planning to become a charter school in 2027 to eliminate tuition costs for families.
Meridian medical school announces partnership with Wisconsin university
The partnership will not affect the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine’s local operations, the school’s president said.
Analysis: Little shows off his primary colors by signing anti-union bill
The new law plays to Gov. Brad Little’s Republican Party base. But it puts him at odds with the Idaho Education Association, which has endorsed his previous campaigns.