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Federal grant will help Idaho students showcase skills for college, careers
Portfolios will help connect classroom learning with experiences outside of school.
Boise School District settles transgender bathroom lawsuit
A former student will receive $34,000 after alleging she twice encountered a classmate in the girls’ restroom.
Lewiston parents file $25 million sexual abuse tort claim
The civil complaint says district and high school officials “negligently” hired and retained assistant football coach Ty Lewis, who is in jail facing five felony charges of sexual abuse and exploitation.
Married lesbians challenge GOP leaders in their political debut
The Easleys face an uphill battle against two well-funded, well-known Republicans. Social media is their strategy.
School board advocacy group tees up potential legislative priorities
Trustees from across Idaho will vote on resolutions dealing with attendance-based school funding, a controversial fetal development law and local control, among other issues.
‘Never forget’: Students honor Idahoans lost after 9/11
Hundreds gathered in Caldwell for the school’s annual Patriot Day memorial service.
Priest River forestry teacher turns vision into new student shop
The new facility gives students hands-on access to tools and training tied to the region’s natural-resource industries.
A ‘seamless’ transition: NIC, LC State create path from associate to bachelor’s degree
Students will be admitted to both institutions at once and gain access to financial aid, advising and other resources as they work toward a four-year degree.
CWI seeks national affiliation for its fledgling sports program
If the college gets membership, its athletics programs would join the Scenic West Athletics Conference, which is already home to the College of Southern Idaho and North Idaho College.
‘I didn’t want to compete with myself:’ Critchfield says budget request focuses on one priority
Why is the state superintendent seeking less money for her top legislative priority from 2026? Debbie Critchfield discussed the funding proposal she submitted a week ago — and the political calculus behind it.