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

No ruling, no timetable: Open meeting lawsuit remains in play

A 90-minute hearing left the case in limbo. And that uncertainty, in turn, continues to cast a shadow over the proposed University of Idaho-University of Phoenix megadeal.

Science scores stagnate, and most students are not proficient

INSIDE: Top 10 lists, and results by grade level and demographic.

Fact Check: Are Idaho kids outperforming peers in early literacy? It’s questionable

State Department officials proclaimed that students were ahead of the curve. But that was based on faulty comparisons.

Idaho releases first state revenue report following transition to Luma system

Income, corporate and sales taxes come in at a combined $38.8M behind state projections.

Coeur d’Alene trustee’s residency issue quickly resolved

A citizen from Zone 1 incorrectly believed the trustee had relocated to Post Falls and no longer within the district.

Sensor triggers accidental lockdown at Lake City High

Several law enforcement agencies rushed to the false alarm.

At Idaho State, Shoshone-Bannock students say they were often misunderstood or unseen

“Native Americans are always an afterthought,” one student said.

State Board’s legal bills in open records case exceed $81,000 — so far

Idaho Education News received the invoices Wednesday, after filing a public records request.

Simulated personal finance event ‘valuable’ for seniors

Sandpoint, Clark Fork and Lake Pend high schools all attended the annual fair, hosted by local businesses and volunteers.

West Bonner trustee’s absences halt board business, again

Because Troy Reinbold is handling a family emergency, the board is unable to fill two vacancies left open by the recall election.