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Former teacher sues Boise district, saying she was scapegoated over sexual abuse cases

According to the Oct. 1 lawsuit, “(Marianne Baker) was made the ‘fall guy’ for the district’s shortcomings and negligent hiring of Gavin Snow.”

A record number of women are running for state legislatures this year

Across 46 states with legislative seats on the ballot, a total of 3,824 women are running — up from 2022’s previous record of 3,621.

District 15: Outspoken Democrat, conservative Republican face off in West Boise

One sees a revenue shortfall. The other sees a spending problem. The disagreement puts Idaho’s fiscal priorities in the middle of the debate.

Judge will personally review records in lawsuit seeking data from Boise State’s OB-GYN study

A lobbying group says the university withheld records related to an article claiming doctors fled the state after an abortion ban. A judge said she’ll examine the documents herself before ruling.

Pocatello-Chubbuck rejects 4-day week, semester schedule change

The district will maintain its current five-day model and trimester setup — and assess possible changes in the coming years.

How Boise State is prioritizing literacy learning techniques for incoming teachers 

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month in Idaho, and over the past 10 years, Idaho professionals have prioritized early literacy and dyslexia education statewide. From updated, data-driven instruction for incoming teachers to intervention tutoring for elementary students, Boise State University has been at the forefront of these literacy initiatives.  In September, Boise State University awarded its…

‘You are more’: Former Mountain Home student leads mental health initiative

When Ava Johnson saw how an injury kept her sister from playing sports, she wanted to raise awareness for her entire town. 

Higher ed’s course catalogs are growing — but how much growth is Idaho willing to bankroll?

Over the next three years, Idaho’s eight colleges and universities are looking at creating 277 new programs, while discontinuing 93. For some State Board members, this math simply doesn’t math.

Rep. Redman has contributed over half a million dollars to his PAC this year

The Coeur d’Alene Republican is supporting seven candidates running in key swing districts.