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U of I could drop its last standardized test requirement
The test requirement applies to barely 10% of the U of I’s incoming class — students that fall into a small GPA “donut hole.”
Boise enrollment drops by hundreds of students
The dip is not a surprise. District leaders planned for a 600-student decrease when they set their budget for this school year.
Reports show large, unexplained discrepancies — just months apart — in trust fund’s balance
The Idaho Department of Insurance is investigating why these two reports differ by millions, while schools that have to cover the shortfall await answers.
Lake Pend Oreille launches career technical center at Sandpoint High School
The new building was made possible by a $3.5 million grant from the Idaho Career Ready Students program, along with support from community partners.
Boise partners with OpenAI to upgrade ChatGPT for educators
The district plans to roll out “ChatGPT Edu” for teachers in the spring semester. Boise joins more than 100 districts, charters and other K-12 organizations nationwide that have partnered with the company.
Federal grant will help Idaho students showcase skills for college, careers
Portfolios will help connect classroom learning with experiences outside of school.
Boise School District settles transgender bathroom lawsuit
A former student will receive $34,000 after alleging she twice encountered a classmate in the girls’ restroom.
Lewiston parents file $25 million sexual abuse tort claim
The civil complaint says district and high school officials “negligently” hired and retained assistant football coach Ty Lewis, who is in jail facing five felony charges of sexual abuse and exploitation.
Married lesbians challenge GOP leaders in their political debut
The Easleys face an uphill battle against two well-funded, well-known Republicans. Social media is their strategy.
School board advocacy group tees up potential legislative priorities
Trustees from across Idaho will vote on resolutions dealing with attendance-based school funding, a controversial fetal development law and local control, among other issues.