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‘I don’t believe that they left voluntarily:’ Day six from the Big City Coffee trial

In cross examination, a Boise State administrator did not back up her claims about Big City Coffee’s abrupt departure on campus.

State’s attorneys argue to dismiss Oneida’s $7.7 million lawsuit

A judge took no action Thursday. Instead, hired lawyers for three public entities will have more time to file arguments.

Analysis: This fall’s legislative races matter — and some matter a lot

A handful of elections could make an important mark on Statehouse politics and education topics. Here are the races to watch.

Record number of Idaho schools are offering full-day kindergarten, and more are pushing to expand preschool access

Nearly 90% of the state’s traditional school districts are offering full-day kindergarten this school year.

Administrators rate 98.4% of teachers ‘proficient’ or better

The annual evaluations have been controversial since they were tied to teacher raises.

Hasler wins only contested Boise race, four unopposed incumbents retain trustee seats

Also on Tuesday, four incumbents ran unopposed and will remain as trustees.

Republicans debate merits of Idaho’s election reform initiative at City Club forum

Moderating, or confusing? Current, former Idaho Republican Party officials paint contrasting pictures for open primaries ballot initiative.

Bright spots: Lists of 2024 ISAT top performers statewide

Take a look at some of the high-achieving districts and schools statewide.

Critchfield seeks weighted student formula, new special education fund

The superintendent’s budget proposal would increase general fund spending on public schools by 2.6%.