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Student stabbed in altercation at West Ada alternative school
One Crossroads Middle School student was injured and another is in custody.
Technology, tutors and T-shirts: How Idaho schools will spend a $440 million federal windfall
EdNews read and analyzed all school district and charter spending plans it could find on websites, where plans are required to be posted, and found the plans vary widely.
Much of school board candidate fundraising didn’t go public until after the election
An EdNews analysis of 43 candidates’ campaign finances found that 45% of their fundraising wasn’t reported until after polls closed.
With eyes on redistricting, candidates are filling a legislative battleground
All three sitting District 15 lawmakers have confirmed their tentative plans, as have two other Statehouse hopefuls.
Democrats aim to lock in a superintendent candidate ‘early next year’
Party officials have reached out to multiple candidates, including sitting lawmakers.
Microschools have popped up in Idaho, but in unknown numbers
A Manhattan Institute report defines microschools as “schools that are formed by a small group of families bringing their children together to be taught by one or a few dedicated educators.”
State Board passes proposed rule changes on to Legislature
The Board will next month consider funding K-12 school districts based on total enrollment, rather than students’ average daily attendance, for the 2021-2022 school year.
Freeze on Idaho’s transgender athlete ban faces new challenges
Defenders of the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act are petitioning a federal district court to reconsider blocking enforcement of the law.
Boise board picks new trustee
“I think our board could probably use somebody who’s rational, level-headed — just can critically think through issues. And so, I thought ‘Alright, I can help,’” Steve Schmidt told trustees.
Legislative committee posts packed agenda ahead of reconvening
The Ways and Means Committee will take up 29 draft bills. Many appear to be coronavirus-related, but a few education-focused outliers are in the mix too.