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Spring student headcounts increase — with one exception
The lone outlier: North Idaho College, which is struggling to attract and retain students while scrambling to maintain its accreditation.
Charter superintendent’s defamation case nears settlement
Defendants are listed as the Idaho Public Charter School Commission, Alan Reed, Nils Peterson and Kirsten Pochop.
Little signs pronouns bill
The bill bars teachers from referring to a student by a name or pronoun that doesn’t align with their birth sex, unless the teacher has parental consent.
Tasty community cafe gives West Ada culinary students real-world experience
Renaissance High is a hub for CTE classes in West Ada. The district has over 20 options for students looking for skills-based programs.
Nampa trustees will vote on four-day week, potentially embracing ‘magnitude of change’
The move to four days would come at the same time as school closures and redrawn boundaries.
State revokes certifications for three convicted teachers
The PSC’s executive committee review 12 educator cases for probable cause determinations.
Consequences may be coming for teachers who quit early or mid-year
If a teacher breaks a contract and a complaint is filed, commissioners are ready to issue consequences.
Analysis: A Statehouse rite of spring — a showdown over libraries
Gov. Brad Little has until 10 a.m. Wednesday to act on the latest library bill. The waiting and guessing game begins again.
Statehouse roundup, 4.3.24: Library bill heads to governor’s desk, as Legislature recesses
The library votes came on a fitful and confrontational 87th day of the legislative session, as lawmakers scramble to finish their work for 2024.
Timberlake recognized for success with first-generation college students
Timberlake is one of 27 high schools throughout the country recognized for efforts to increase the number of first-generation college students.