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Ousted Idaho State director claims age, religious discrimination
University officials said they eliminated George Casper’s $181,727-a-year position in a sweeping budget restructuring. His attorney acknowledged the financial pressures facing the university but added, “This budget issue does not shield ISU’s … decisions from scrutiny.”
Moscow weighs plan for new middle school, high school upgrades
Trustees are set to hold an Aug. 7 workshop to discuss running a bond or plant-facility levy this fall to pay for the projects.
A report suggests a surge in Title IX complaints at U of I — but that might not be the case
INSIDE: A detailed rundown of discrimination complaints and investigations at Idaho colleges and universities.
Former Boise State QB named executive director of Idaho Technical Career Academy
Former Boise State University quarterback Tony Hilde has been named executive director of Idaho Technical Career Academy virtual public charter school, officials with the school announced last week. Hilde has been with the school since 2025, when he was hired to serve as career technical education coordinator. Hilde succeeds former executive director Monti Pittman, who…
Judge allows lawsuit against Boise School District over transgender bathroom policy to proceed
Jane Doe’s lawsuit seeking more than $10,000 from the district can move forward after a judge denied the district’s request to dismiss the case.
Mining partnership helps preserve Shoshone-Paiute heritage at Boise State
The weeklong program paired tribal elders with middle and high school students for language instruction while introducing participants to college life in Boise State dorms.
Bluum seeks to help Idahoans access new federal scholarship tax credit
The program lets residents redirect up to $1,700 through approved organizations that fund educational opportunities.
Few Idaho schools may use new spending flexibility this year
The “earned autonomy” program took effect July 1, but the Idaho Department of Education is still developing the application process, and some local leaders are more eager to participate than others.
Filer admits to open meeting violation, then appears to repeat mistake
The district acknowledged one posting error, but another teacher negotiation session also appears to have fallen short of Idaho’s public notice requirements.
Insurance trust has run out of money, and Idaho schools have to pay the debt
School leaders are anxiously awaiting more communication from the Idaho School Benefit Trust.