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Maine is poised to tighten its vaccination opt-out laws

The bill would allow parents to opt out of vaccinations only on medical grounds. Idaho has one of the nation’s highest opt-out rates — driven largely by religious exemptions.

New yardstick, similar results: Idaho’s school spending lags

When school spending is measured in relation to wealth — and calculated per $1,000 of personal income — Idaho ranks No. 46 nationally.

CWI trustees give president a contract extension and a raise

The decision comes barely a month after the head of the College of Western Idaho’s faculty Senate said the body had no confidence in Bert Glandon’s leadership.

Census report: Idaho ranks next to last in per-pupil spending

For at least the sixth consecutive year, Idaho’s per-student spending topped only Utah, according to numbers released Tuesday.

Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: May 20-23

All told, Ybarra’s calendar includes 4 1/2 hours of meetings, and no scheduled events for Friday.

Blaine County HR director files tort claims against district

The claims stem from an alleged sexual harassment incident involving the HR director’s son, a fellow student and an unidentified female school staffer, the Idaho Mountain Express reported Friday.

In wake of email scam, Teton insurance premiums increase

Teton’s insurance carrier covered $300,000 that the district lost in the $784,000 fraud.

Families awarded $1.2 million in lawsuit against Oneida schools

An Idaho State Journal story on the federal lawsuit details a pattern of physical and emotional harm suffered by two students with disabilities. The Oneida district plans to appeal the verdict.