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State Board launches all-out defense against attorney general’s lawsuit
The four court motions represent the State Board of Education’s most concerted push against Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s lawsuit.
State Board’s deadline to fix violations forces West Bonner board into action
Trustees gave superintendent Branden Durst until Aug. 31 to apply for his emergency provisional certificate.
Charter school demand continues to outpace charter growth
The more than 10,700 students on waitlists don’t include anticipated demand from communities without a charter school.
In the Internet age, most Idaho school boards do not video their meetings
Those who do, say it promotes transparency. Those who don’t, say it discourages participation and allows for outside interference.
Appeals court keeps transgender athlete law on pause
The ruling does not decide whether the law will ultimately stand.
Court temporarily blocks enforcement of Idaho transgender bathroom law
In Roe v. Critchfield, plaintiffs allege state’s school bathroom law discriminates against transgender students.
Grant applications to expand CTE programs surpass $22 million
Most are from rural and remote schools, just what state superintendent Debbie Critchfield wanted to see happen.
Boise school board narrows trustee candidate options
The four applicants will participate in interviews on Aug. 29.
West Bonner put on notice to comply with Idaho law
The North Idaho district was given an Aug. 23 deadline to correct a compliance issue regarding its un-certified superintendent, Branden Durst.
Parent panel dives into recommendations for state microgrant program
And questions linger after a representative from Odyssey, the contracted company charged with running Empowering Parents’ online platform, met with the panel Thursday.