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Report: Idaho Launch encouraged more students to attend in-state colleges
Gov. Brad Little says the grant program is one of his top priorities.
West Bonner paid former superintendent Branden Durst $67,500 in settlement
The settlement ends a 2024 lawsuit.
We held a no-device night at our house. Here’s what happened.
The plan was simple. No phones. No tablets. No TV. Just eight Bodkins in our living room to see what the night brings, even if we just looked at each other awkwardly for an hour.
Two Idaho moms discuss how education policy impacts their kids, neighbors
A new podcast hosted by Katie McGuire and Alexis Morgan will feature observations about education from their parenting, researching and teaching standpoints.
Statehouse roundup, 1.16.26: Budget-setting committee punts vote on revenue projection
In other news, a new bill proposes a tougher penalty for speeding in a school zone.
West Bonner settles lawsuit with former superintendent Branden Durst
The North Idaho district did not respond to requests from EdNews for the settlement amount.
Blaine County trustees cut over a dozen positions but still face deficit
Even after scaling back the payroll, the district’s projected deficit for next fiscal year is $940,000.
Draft audit finds Idaho universities largely comply with anti-DEI laws
Auditors flagged potential violations at Boise State involving two offices they said could be considered DEI organizations.
Kootenai Bridge Academy is an outlier, but school leaders say their model works
They reside in a refurbished health club and go at their own pace.