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West Ada graduates criticize ‘Don’t Fail Idaho’ ad

The two college-bound graduates challenge the contention that four out of every five high school graduates are not prepared for life after high school.

Post Register: Nate secretly recorded conversation with Hill

The conversation occurred some time after the May 17 GOP primary. Nate survived a primary challenge; Hill had endorsed Nate’s opponent.

Dietrich officials deny claims in sexual assault lawsuit

In other news, a preliminary hearing in a criminal sexual assault case is on hold until July.

Lawsuit filed in Blaine County records dispute

The lawsuit, filed Wednesday, ratchets up a continuing dispute over district emails and phone records.

Lewiston will take a third run at replacing high school

Trustees have decided to replace the 88-year-old Lewiston High School, rather than renovate it. A date for a bond issue election has not been set.

Kevin Richert

More than scores: A national perspective on teacher evaluations

Teacher evaluations have changed rapidly — affecting the way states spend some half a trillion dollars of taxpayer money annually. Here’s a glimpse at the national debate.

Video: ‘Idaho Reports’ pundits panel, 5.27.16

A discussion of Idaho’s quirky campaign finance, laws the attempt to rewrite Idaho’s school funding formula and early predictions for the 2017 Legislature.

Video: Pre-K programs grow — but not in Idaho

According to a new national report, states spent an additional $500 million on pre-K programs in 2014-15. Idaho has no state-funded pre-K.

Times-News: Feds briefed on Dietrich sexual assault case

More details emerge from Dietrich — a small Magic Valley town reeling from shocking allegations of student sexual abuse.

In wake of sexual assault case, Dietrich school placed on lockdown

The woman detained in the lockdown is the sister of the student who says he was sexually assaulted by three high school football players, The Twin Falls Times-News reported Wednesday.