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Idaho’s ‘adult completer’ scholarship: how it will work

The money will be available to full- and part-time students with a GPA of 2.7 or better, according to State Board of Education rules adopted last week.

Democratic candidates split on marijuana legalization

Former state Rep. Paulette Jordan says legalization could bring in tax revenues for schools; Boise school trustee A.J. Balukoff said he is “pretty much opposed” to legalization.

Boise State presidential finalists revealed

The five finalists — four from out of state, and a fifth from British Columbia — will meet with students, staff and faculty starting Monday.

Recapping a feisty lieutenant governor’s debate

The five Republican candidates traded some jabs on abortion and health care. And yes, they talked about education. Catch up here.

Hansen hires new superintendent

Parma High Principal David Carson will take the helm at the Magic Valley district on July 1.

Fulcher holds fundraising edge in congressional race

The former state senator from Meridian is one of seven Republicans in the May 15 primary in the 1st Congressional District.

Funding formula committee will resume work Tuesday

This year, the 10-member legislative committee plans to move from studying Idaho’s complicated school funding formula to recommending changes.

Adult completer scholarship could take shape next week

Starting July 1, adult students could receive state scholarship dollars to return to college.

GOP superintendents’ candidates to debate; Democratic debate is off

Organizers canceled the televised Democratic debate, saying one of the two candidates, Allen Humble of Boise, had failed to prove he is actively campaigning for the office.