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U of I accreditors complete review of Phoenix purchase
Accreditors did not weigh in on the merits — or the financial implications — of the $685 million purchase. The U of I says the completed review brings the deal “one step closer” to the finish line.
Pocatello trustees will wait on clarity from legislators before deciding on bond
If a proposed facilities funding bill passes, they may not have to go to voters to rebuild the burned Highland High.
Massage certification program anticipates enrollment increase because of Idaho Launch
The Coeur d’Alene Resort has a staff of 30 licensed therapists and looks to the American Institute of Clinical Massage for quality graduates.
Post Falls school offers therapeutic methods for struggling students
Parents are searching for alternative ways to help their children with learning disabilities.
Idaho non-profit aims to build 100 new accessible playgrounds by 2033
An accessible playground costs anywhere between $250,000 to $500,000.
Statehouse roundup, 2.9.24: House passes education ‘maintenance’ budgets
INSIDE: New bill would beef-up school bullying reporting requirements.
Employee survey indicates support for Phoenix purchase
But months after the proposed $685 million University of Phoenix purchase went public, many U of I employees still said they had no opinions about the purchase, or were unsure about it.
Pocatello trustees urged to “speed up” decisions on Highland rebuild
They differ on priorities, but seemed to agree Tuesday that a bond would be the best way to rebuild.
Leaders scrutinize merits of proposals as money dwindles
About $10 million is left of Superintendent Debbie Critchfield’s Idaho Career Ready Students grant.
Statehouse roundup, 2.6.24: Bill to shorten library board terms advances
INSIDE: Bills expanding CTE scholarship expenses, revising digital learning agency funding formula head to the House floor