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Little lauds Idaho’s bottom line — but downplays how Idaho got there
It’s not every day when elected officials sing the praises of spending cuts. And also not every day when they openly joust over who deserves the credit.
Idaho receives nearly $4 million to expand AmeriCorps programs
The funding will help organizations recruit, train and supervise volunteers.
Student files additional claims over ouster from Boise State housing job
M. Trey Gerlach now claims at least $500,000 in damages, stemming from his time working at a Boise State University dormitory.
Idaho’s average per-pupil spending edges up
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‘It got inside:’ Months after a Boise student’s death by suicide, her parents speak out
“She had a lot to give to this world,” Joseph Pollard told NBC News. “Whether she was trans or not, this world — not just my world — this world would have been a better place with her in it.”
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.
How the feds’ healthcare grants could affect Idaho education: Three examples
Idaho has $186 million in federal rural grants to parcel out by the end of October. Workforce development is a big part of the mix.
Schools face soaring laptop costs as AI data centers squeeze supply
The Boise School District has made a five-year deal with Apple to lock in prices in a volatile market. Others are also adjusting.
Opening minds and hearts: Jerome Spanish teacher shares power of bilingualism
Cheryl Schleiss found her calling decades after falling in love with language. Now she’s helping fourth graders connect across cultures.
Education news from around the state
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