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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.

A social worker and a former school leader vie for Boise board vacancy

Trustees will interview both on Monday, and appoint one the following week.

Judge awards $240,000 to State Board in Phoenix lawsuit

The order marks the latest step in a lengthy, and ongoing, lawsuit challenging the University of Idaho’s $685 million bid to buy the University of Phoenix.

Statehouse roundup, 3.26.24: Senators vote to revamp and rescue Phoenix deal

INSIDE: House committee clears bill making changes to school facilities funding plan

Statehouse roundup, 3.25.24: Last-minute bill would rework the Phoenix purchase

Also, Senate leadership plans amendments to library bill while House leadership introduces late-session bills on school choice, facilities funding and Idaho Launch.

Statehouse roundup, 3.20.24: Senate committee delays vote on latest library bill

In other news, a bill banning abortion providers from supplying schools with sex education materials is headed to Gov. Brad Little’s desk.

As the U of I faces scrutiny, its alumni hire a lobbyist

Jeremy Pisca — a U of I law school alumnus and veteran Statehouse lobbyist — is receiving an unspecified sum to work on several issues, including the proposed University of Phoenix purchase.

Four years in, Payette gets comfortable with four-day school weeks

Some families scramble to find daycare with a shortened week, others enjoy Fridays off. The Idaho trend continues to be scrutinized.

Teacher apprenticeship model raises concerns with university programs

“We feel strongly that teaching is a profession and we want our teachers to have knowledge and skills to educate Idaho’s youth,” said Sherry Dismuke, Boise State University’s assistant dean of Teacher Education.