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Hayden Beverage matches contributions to college savings accounts
Leaders say the effort is one way businesses can help keep “Idaho’s education moving forward.”
Anonymous postcard lampoons Tromp, calls BSU diversity programs ‘clown world’
The postcards are the latest chapter in a public — and polarized — debate that has defined Marlene Tromp’s three weeks as Boise State president. A state senator called the mailing “cowardly” and “repulsive.”
City commission orders embattled charter school to stop using facility
The school’s attorney is pushing back, and setting the stage for what appears to be a looming legal battle.
State draws down education savings account balance
State officials said increases in student enrollment required spending extra money for teacher salaries, busing and student advanced opportunities programs.
Boise State students defend diversity and inclusion initiatives
More than 250 Boise State University students and local community members gathered on the steps of the Idaho Capitol Saturday.
How Idaho is cutting its rules — and why Common Core standards survived the purge
“I was not going to do any mischief,” Gov. Brad Little said during a Friday morning news conference. “I was not going to change policy for the state of Idaho.”
Ybarra accepts record lottery dividend check
Most of the $37.5 million will go to school facilities.
Emmett trustees hire Craig Woods as superintendent
Woods grew up in Emmett and currently leads the Notus School District.
After 29 years of on-the-job training, Coby Dennis takes over as Boise superintendent
The fourth-generation educator will head up the state’s second-largest school district. Could he also become a prominent figure in Idaho’s education policy debates?
Students stand with inclusion programs at Boise State
As legislators weigh in on Boise State’s inclusion initiatives, some students are taking a stand.