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State Supreme Court weighs competing timelines for producing student records
The Idaho Parental Rights in Education law says schools have five school days to provide records. A federal law allows for up to 45 days, triggering a legal dispute.
Idaho legislator selected to serve as state’s next US attorney after Davis retires
As U.S. attorney, Shirts is considered the top-ranking federal law enforcement official in the state.
Districts are asking voters for more than $307 million in measures
The requests nearly double the $159 million on the ballot last fall — and the $183 million from May.
Federal grant will support new teachers, mentors
State superintendent Debbie Critchfield and Boise State University President David Hahn visited Parma on Monday to learn about Project TRAIL, an educator training program backed by $8 million in federal funding.
Dig it: U of I unearths local history, creates community connections
The University of Idaho’s archeological program provides students with real-world experience, real archeological findings and local engagement.
Jerome cancels school after weekend cyberattack
The district says student data remains secure.
Anti-drug youth video contest inspires Idaho students
October marks the fifth year of Idaho Public Television’s Unaltered State campaign that reinforces the dangers of drugs and vaping.
Jerome gadfly questioned Valley School District levy. We fact checked his argument.
Dean Dimond’s tactics for opposing the district’s levies have drawn scrutiny.
State Board roundup: Critchfield says a K-12 funding formula rewrite could take years
In other business, the State Board punted on long-term plans that outline future growth at Idaho colleges and universities.
Moscow’s unusual school levy draws support, skepticism
A $65.6 million plant-facility levy proposal kicks off the first phase of a decade-long plan to convert the district’s middle school into a high school. Some say the upgrades are overdue. Others are skeptical.