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UPDATED: Little reacts to Empowering Parents program review
The microgrant program is a big piece of Gov. Brad Little’s education agenda. The State Board of Education is reviewing the program, amid questions about whether some families have used the taxpayer-funded grants to pay for clothes, TVs, smart watches and household cleaning supplies.
Arts grants demand exceeds $1 million state budget
All told, 72 rural districts and charters requested $1,020,554, the State Board of Education said Tuesday.
Empowering Parents panel to take shape this month
The State Board of Education is reviewing the Empowering Parents progam, amidst reports that some of the education grants were spent on clothes, TVs, smart watches and household cleaning supplies.
More legal maneuvering at NIC
North Idaho College has hired a new lawyer — just one day after the college released a long-awaited investigative report from its soon-to-be former attorney.
NIC trustees nullify Swayne’s contract
The latest chapter in the college’s prolonged power struggle comes on the eve of a critical accreditation review.
The latest at NIC: An email flap, more board infighting, a crucial site visit
North Idaho College trustees have several contentious topics on the agenda for a meeting Monday night. Later this week, a regional review team will come to NIC, as the embattled college’s accreditation remains in jeopardy.
Boise trustees: Rajbhandari’s profane tweet violates code of ethics
After a closed executive session, trustee Shiva Rajbhandari issued a public apology for last week’s tweet, directed at Gov. Brad Little.
Rural arts grants are now available
Rural schools can seek grants of up to $15,000 for fine arts, performing arts and design courses.
Video: ‘Idaho Reports,’ 3.31.23
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NIC trustees abruptly call off public meeting
Tuesday’s non-meeting comes as the embattled community college faces a deadline. A written report to regional accreditors is due Friday.