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New schools set to open across Idaho
INSIDE: See where families will find more choices this fall, from elementary campuses to virtual learning.
Trump Accounts explained: How to start one — and claim the $1,000 contribution
If you have children under 18 — and want to know whether your family qualifies or how to get started — we have you covered.
School leaders to gather in Boise for annual conference
INSIDE: See the full schedule for the three-day event that will bring together superintendents and other administrators for professional development, networking and discussions on issues facing K-12.
Record first-year class enrolls at ICOM
The class of 231 students is a 10-year peak for the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, a for-profit school that figures into the state’s larger debate over medical education.
Jerome explores staggered schedule to ease bus, traffic challenges
The district announced on Facebook Tuesday that it is considering pushing secondary starts to 8:30 a.m. or later.
‘A concern, but not a surprise:’ A resurgence of measles looms over Idaho schools
The state has reported only a handful of cases so far this year. Nationally, cases have climbed to a 35-year high — sharpening a polarized debate over vaccines and declining immunization rates.
Idaho Department of Insurance could take over depleted school benefit trust
The Idaho School Benefit Trust experienced “catastrophic scales of loss.” Now the state regulatory agency says it is working to protect school district employees.
New CEI institute creates STEM pipeline for high schoolers
The College of Eastern Idaho will offer programming in math, artificial intelligence, nuclear energy and engineering to draw high school students to careers through a new partnership with Battelle Energy Alliance.
Idaho Democrat David Roth ends campaign for US Senate seat held by Risch
He had faced pressure to drop out and rally behind independent candidate Todd Achilles.
School health insurance trust that ran out of money weighs options to pay Blue Cross
After exhausting its reserves, the Idaho School Benefit Trust met last week with the health insurance company to discuss ways to pay off a shortfall that’s likely more than $10 million.