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Record number of concerns reported to state tip line

“The more tips we receive, the better we can prevent potential tragedies,” a state official said.

Anthon named to top Idaho Senate leadership post

Former top Idaho Senate leader Chuck Winder leaves office following primary election defeat in May

U.S. Education Department pings states, schools to set policies on cellphone use

Across the country, schools and districts continue to grapple with how to deal with kids’ cellphone use.

NIC cuts golf to start balancing athletics budget and retain accreditation

Elimination of the program affects 11 student-athletes.

Speaking to state leaders, Little predicts ‘a lot of good things’ from the feds

Idaho’s governor said he is expecting a quantum leap in the federal permitting and regulatory process. “We know what the headwinds are if you’re fighting the establishment in Washington, D.C.”

Idaho’s supplemental levy bill rises, but the hit on property owners decreases

The reason: a 2023 property tax relief law is covering more than a fifth of the statewide supplemental levy bill.

Boise State will forfeit a third volleyball match

“The decision to not continue to play in the 2024 Mountain West Volleyball Championship tournament was not an easy one,” Boise State’s statement read, in part.

Districts face rising costs for speech language pathologists

Telehealth services can cost double what districts pay to employ an SLP directly.

McMahon’s metamorphosis: Ed nominee’s journey mirrors the GOP’s turn to Trump

She once voiced a desire to cut racial achievement gaps and said private school was for those who could ‘afford it.’ She’s changed. So has the party.

NIC enrollment climbs after fall count

However, the college is still 3% down in overall enrollment from four years ago.