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State Board blocks Durst’s emergency path to superintendency
The West Bonner leader must meet the five endorsement requirements, as all other current superintendents have done without exception.
Court hears arguments on controversial transgender bathroom law
After getting a stamp of approval from the 2023 Legislature, the law has been embroiled in a fierce legal debate since early July.
Modified bus routes concern Coeur d’Alene parents
Gregory Mills is worried about the safety of his grandchildren.
Pocatello, Middleton, Nampa approve multimillion-dollar ballot measures
Get the details on the latest school board business here.
Higher ed seeks $7.8 million to address inflation, pay raises
The line items appear in budget requests to Gov. Brad Little’s office. Over the next several months, Little and legislators will sort out next year’s state budgets.
Three U.S. senators urge U of I to ditch Phoenix purchase
Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn, Richard Durbin, D-Ill., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., say the purchase threatens the U of I’s financial health — and the U of I’s good name.
Parental panel opposes using grants for private school tuition
While nonbinding, the vote from a parental advisory panel foreshadows a school choice debate that appears almost certain to resurface during the 2024 legislative session.
West Ada principals train with nationally recognized author and educator
The training will focus on this year’s district theme, “Anchored in Instruction.”
Property tax cuts coming for Idaho homeowners through new state law
Homeowners will find out how much they will save on their November bill.
Analysis: Simplifying the funding formula will not be a simple task
State superintendent Debbie Critchfield wants to streamline the K-12 budget by getting rid of past-their-prime line items. That’s a lot tougher than it sounds.