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Major restructuring will merge two Boise State schools, and close a college
It’s not immediately clear how many positions will be cut, but one dean has already left the university. Potential cost savings are another unknown.
Statehouse roundup, 3.3.26: Bill restricting public funds for teachers’ unions clears House
In other news, a bill to change LC State’s name is mired in a House committee. Lawmakers introduced bills affecting the career ladder, facilities and busing.
Superintendent shuffle: News on open positions and hires throughout Idaho
INSIDE: Updates in Kuna and Caldwell superintendent searches.
Jurassic toe: Idaho State paleontologists investigate possible new dinosaur
This toe bone could be a breakthrough for enthusiasts — and a lifelong ambition for a geosciences professor.
Statehouse roundup, 3.2.26: JFAC reverses cuts for community colleges and CTE
Also Monday, lawmakers introduced a handful of new bills, including one that would block schools from accessing vaccination records from a state registry.
AG’s office and West Ada ask judge to dismiss ‘Everyone is Welcome Here’ lawsuit
Former West Ada teacher Sara Inama last month asked the U.S. District Court of Idaho to declare that a state law passed last year prohibiting display of certain flags and banners violates the U.S. and Idaho constitutions.
New teacher evaluation system aims to treat educators like learners
The state in 2024 signed a two-year contract with online teacher evaluation platform 2gnoMe — pronounced “to know me.” Founder and CEO Ilya Zeldin said the idea began with a simple observation.
Virtual charter school to launch despite questions over learning model
Trailhead Virtual Academy took nearly two years to gain approval from Idaho’s charter commission. It’s set to open this fall.
New required Idaho civics exam nears completion
Committees of educators, policy experts, and administrators have spent months developing the new test.
Idaho has $1.3 billion in rainy-day funds. Should that money help public schools?
Republican Statehouse leaders say savings are meant for recessions, and spending reserves could harm the state’s credit rating.