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At Taylor’s Crossing Public Charter School in Idaho Falls, more than 95% of kindergarten through third-grade students scored at grade level this spring, according to a state report.

Branden Durst will work for the Idaho Family Policy Center, a nonprofit that describes itself as “the premier conservative Christian policy research and educational organization in the state.”

Boise’s candidate filing period closes at 5 p.m. Friday. The election will be held on Sept. 6.

Reporters Daniel Golden and Kirsten Berg use Boise State as the focal point for an in-depth investigation of the national tensions between higher education leaders and red-state policymakers.

Part of the money would cover deferred maintenance, and $5 million in immediate safety and security upgrades, the Coeur d’Alene Press reported.

“We deserve action on issues that are important to today’s youth, such as climate change and the student mental health crisis,” says Shiva Rajbhandari, who is launching his candidacy Tuesday.

The 14.6% raise recognizes Cynthia Pemberton’s “solid performance,” State Board spokesman Mike Keckler said, and is designed to bring the Lewis-Clark State College president’s salary in line with the rest of the state’s higher education system.

In the closest May GOP primary race, Rep. Judy Boyle of Midvale defeated Rep. Scott Syme of Wilder by six votes.

Four finalists remain in the running for the opening at North Idaho College — which has been beset by infighting on its governing board, an exodus of top-level administrators, and questions about its accreditation.