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West Ada hires Rep. Galaviz as a multilingual learner consultant
The Democrat is a long-time Boise educator and union honoree.
CWI looks to enter the athletics fray. The budget looms as its biggest test
The College of Western Idaho wants to use an unusual endownment-based approach to field sports teams. Will the math math? And will it win over skeptics?
Independent John Stegner launches campaign for Idaho governor
Stegner, a former Idaho Supreme Court justice, will host virtual campaign event with voters Thursday.
‘What resilience means:’ Nezperce teacher returns after leukemia battle
Cancer taught Callie Zenner a lesson she now shares with her students: “You can do hard things.”
Launch navigates budget cuts — and begins to collect data on student outcomes
Despite a $10 million cut, the grant program should fully fund student applications this fall. But after three years, are recipients landing good jobs?
Charter board rewards director with a $150,000 loan he likely doesn’t have to pay back
Bluum CEO Terry Ryan said he’s “never seen anything like it.”
West Ada superintendent announces cancer diagnosis
“I feel extremely fortunate that it was caught very early, and I’m expected to make a full recovery,” Derek Bub said.
Three complaints filed over classroom displays during the first year of Idaho’s new banner law
School employees cannot display flags or banners that show opinions, emotions, beliefs or thoughts about politics, economics, society, faith or religion, according to IDE guidance.
Two candidates vie for Boise board’s lone contested seat
Former trustee Andy Hawes and retired lawyer Kirt Naylor will face off in September. Two current trustees are also running unopposed.
Meet Leeann Curry: Teacher, business strategist and barista
She doesn’t use textbooks and barely gives tests. Instead, her students participate in real-world activities, such as simulating a coffee shop and creating a resort for a target market.