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HP to bankroll study of Idaho education system

The research could be done by June — and it comes as Gov. Brad Little is putting together a new task force to study Idaho’s education system.

Bank recovers $484,000 stolen from Teton School District

The money is part of $784,000 missing after the district’s former business manager submitted an electronic payment to what he purportedly thought was a construction company.

Statehouse roundup, 1.8.19: Education committees gear up for busy session

Rep. Ryan Kerby warned his fellow lawmakers “this year will be pretty crazy.”

Shelley authorizes financial audit of its high school

Trustees discovered a secretary manipulated the books and Shelley High overspent over $44,000 in 2018.

State of the State: Little says education will be his top priority

The new governor called for spending almost $60 million on teacher pay, increasing the investment in literacy and launching a new education task force.

Analysis: In his first day on the job, Little embraces the long view

On Monday, Idaho’s new governor set the stage for the 2019 legislative session. But Brad Little also set several issues aside for another day. Or another year.

HP executive urges education reform — but careful reform

Idaho is well-positioned to take advantage of the next industrial revolution — if it builds an education system to match.

Little sworn in as Idaho’s 33rd governor

“Our state’s commitment to education goes back to the Constitution,” said Little during a short inaugural address.

Idaho teacher acquitted of animal cruelty

Students and teachers testified about the details of a biology teacher feeding a puppy to a snapping turtle in front of students.

Jurors selected in animal cruelty case involving Idaho teacher

The trial is scheduled to reconvene Friday at 9 a.m.