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To the XTREME: Boise State to head $8 million microelectronics research project
The statewide research team will focus on taking microelectronics beyond cellphones and computers and into harsh, extreme settings — work that could have implications for aerospace, energy and defense.
NIC provosts took unconventional paths to the college. Now they’re part of its leadership story.
Lloyd Duman and Gwen Cash-James say their unconventional paths shaped their approach to the job — one during a crisis, the other after it.
Idaho college savings program gets a new name, website
The Idaho Education Savings Program celebrated 25 years last week — and reached a milestone: $1.1 billion in assets for Idaho families to pay for education expenses.
Boise State says it acted in ‘good faith’ in public records dispute
The Idaho Family Policy Center has filed a lawsuit over a seven-month records dispute after the conservative group received only two pages of records, at a cost of $257.02. Attorneys for Boise State University deny wrongdoing.
‘Hazardous to the public:’ Insurance department files to take over school benefit trust
The decision comes after the department found the trust to be insolvent and determined its financial condition threatens its ability to pay claims.
Boise unveils eight electric buses
A federal grant enabled the district and its busing contractor to purchase the vehicles.
How LC State’s rebranding bill died in 2026 — and how it might come back to life in 2027
A bill to make Lewis-Clark State College a full-fledged university quietly perished in the House, outside public view and with little explanation. Emails obtained by Idaho Education News tell the story behind the story.
Moscow to attempt novel approach to overhaul its aging schools
Since voters rarely pass bonds, districts are getting creative with plant facility levies.
Boise trustee candidates differ on biggest issue facing district
One says it’s declining enrollment. The other points to student well-being. Election Day is Sept. 1.
Online career training is growing – does it work?
The leading company offering virtual workforce learning to high school students is posting record profits. But student outcomes can be uneven.