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Idaho teacher to vie for Miss USA crown
“I am not only representing Idaho. I’m representing educators,” Katarina Schweitzer said.
Pocatello-Chubbuck trustees vote to keep masks optional
A majority of parents spoke against a mask mandate at Tuesday’s special meeting. Also inside, find out what’s happening in Filer and West Ada school districts.
Without cause — or explanation — a divided NIC board fires its president
Rick MacLennan’s five-year run as North Idaho College president abruptly ended last week. The college will now search for an interim president and a permanent successor, while paying MacLennan’s $222,000-a-year salary.
School safety program releases recommendations after Rigby school shooting
A new report highlights lessons learned from issues and bright spots in a middle school’s response to a shooting that wounded two students and one staff member.
Local Idaho candidates begin using GoFundMe to raise campaign money
A popular online crowdfunding site known for helping people raise money for medical expenses, memorials and charities has become a campaign finance tool in the race for a school board seat.
COVID-19 trends: hospitalizations, child case rates continue to climb
As COVID-19 hospitalizations continue their upward spiral, the pandemic passed another milestone late last week. More than a quarter million Idahoans have contracted the coronavirus.
West Ada alternative school teacher named teacher of the year
Todd Knight, a science teacher at Crossroads Middle School, was also West Ada’s 2021 teacher of the year.
Boise students urge district to adopt clean energy plan
Boise students are planning a climate walkout on Friday at noon, at the State Capitol.
Student with gun arrested at Rigby Middle School
It’s the second time police responded to a gun-related incident at the school this year. Nobody was injured this time.
Critchfield’s campaign treasurer linked to embattled charter schools
The State Board of Education member and candidate for state superintendent says she’s not concerned about Michael Arrington’s role as board chair of two charter schools under state investigation of its finances.