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Gilbert endorses $300 million Reclaim Idaho K-12 initiative
“It’s the best investment you can make in our kids,” Democratic state superintendent’s candidate Terry Gilbert said of the initiative, with would put $300 million of additional income taxes into K-12.
Little refuses to debate ahead of GOP primary
The Republican is the first sitting governor in more than 30 years to refuse to take part in the Idaho Debates, which air statewide on Idaho Public Television.
Giddings withdraws from statewide televised debate
The Republican lieutenant governor’s candidate backed out after debate organizers would not give her an advance list of reporters on the panel.
Audio: The NIC turmoil, a quick explainer
On this week’s “Idaho Reports” podcast, Kevin Richert and host Logan Finney walk through the ongoing North Idaho College accreditation saga.
State Board spells out timetable to replace NIC trustees
In the wake of a series of resignations, the State Board will fill the majority of seats on the college’s governing board.
West Ada named in $1 million-plus tort claim
According to the claim, a Mountain View High School student suffered a skull fracture after hitting his head on a fire hydrant. The Idaho Press reported on the tort claim Sunday.
NIC trustees resign; State Board will fill embattled college’s vacancies
Christie Wood and Ken Howard resigned Friday — leaving the two-year school without a functioning board of trustees.
How Idaho Business for Education graded the 2022 Legislature
Based on five laws that passed — and one bill that failed — IBE gave 51 of Idaho’s 105 lawmakers perfect scores for 2022. INSIDE: Find out how your lawmakers scored.
NIC remains accredited — but receives a stern warning
Regional accreditors cited several problems at North Idaho College — issues that reflection a dysfunctional and divided board of trustees.
As shortfall grows, McGeachin might be forced to forgo pay
The shortfall is the result of a public records dispute involving the lieutenant governor’s education task force. James Dawson of Boise State Public Radio reported Friday on the growing budget gap.