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

Three U.S. senators urge U of I to ditch Phoenix purchase

Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn, Richard Durbin, D-Ill., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., say the purchase threatens the U of I’s financial health — and the U of I’s good name.

West Ada principals train with nationally recognized author and educator

The training will focus on this year’s district theme, “Anchored in Instruction.”

Property tax cuts coming for Idaho homeowners through new state law

Homeowners will find out how much they will save on their November bill.

The Career Ready Students Program Council meets on Weds. Sept. 6.

Career Ready Council approves second round of CTE grants

The council handed out $16 million to 11 proposals, funding new programs, capital projects and upgrades.

Apprentice Avery Horsley guides Thirkill Elementary School students in Soda Springs.

Soda Springs builds its own classroom aide pipeline

High school students are meeting the demand while earning credits, cash and experience.

Trustees could pursue a $1.3 million settlement with an employee

A divided board of trustees voted Thursday to enter into negotiations, the Coeur d’Alene Press reported.

Critchfield’s committee wraps up its work, for the time being

The hard work awaits. And that includes whether to base the K-12 budget on student attendance, or enrollment numbers.

Nampa names library employee as new trustee

Trustees said his experience navigating controversial conversations could be a benefit to the board.

Idaho Falls trustees vote to take tax commission to court

The board voted Wednesday to take the matter to court. Find out what’s next here.

The City Club forum on Wednesday, Aug. 30.

Experts discuss artificial intelligence in the classroom during City Club forum

Panelists from education, marketing, software development and machine learning addressed emerging technology’s impact.