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Fulcher announces second run for governor
Fulcher, a former state senator from Meridian, jumps into the Republican race to succeed Gov. Butch Otter.
Taking a deep dive into the 2006 tax shift
In August 2006, Idaho lawmakers slashed $260 million in public school property taxes. How did the move affect K-12? How did it affect taxpayers? We take an in-depth look.
CenturyLink sues over Idaho Education Network mess
In separate but similar lawsuits, two project vendors seek back payments from the state. CenturyLink estimates its damages at more than $18.5 million.
Story of alleged legislative affair goes mainstream
Legislative auditors will examine travel records filed by Sen. Jim Guthrie, R-McCammon, and Rep. Christy Perry, R-Nampa.
Schools to receive $10.3 million boost from endowment
Schools will receive a record $47 million for 2017-18, up from $36.7 million for the current year.
Nampa rolls out school tech initiative
About 2,000 laptops will be distributed this week at Columbia High School.
Four-day schools series wins statewide award
Idaho Public Television and Idaho Education News collaborated in November to take an in-depth look at the state’s four-day schools.
AP: Science standards on hold until 2018
The new standards won’t be ready for the 2017 legislative session, and 2018 is the new target date, the Associated Press reported this week.
A new era of sunshine dawns in trustee races
Who’s backing the candidates for Boise school board? We’ll know more by the end of August.
Public TV documentary focuses on tribal education
“Journey to Opportunity,” which airs Aug. 16, will focus on the educational and economic challenges facing Idaho’s Native American students.