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West Bonner superintendent’s background investigation is cleared
Branden Durst’s first fingerprint card was never found by the district or the state.
‘There’s a lot to celebrate:’ State Board focuses on an embattled program’s future
On Wednesday, State Board of Education members and staff hailed the education microgrant program’s successes — and new safeguards designed to prevent problems that have plagued the program’s launch.
Charter school demand continues to outpace charter growth
The more than 10,700 students on waitlists don’t include anticipated demand from communities without a charter school.
Appeals court keeps transgender athlete law on pause
The ruling does not decide whether the law will ultimately stand.
Court temporarily blocks enforcement of Idaho transgender bathroom law
In Roe v. Critchfield, plaintiffs allege state’s school bathroom law discriminates against transgender students.
Boise school board narrows trustee candidate options
The four applicants will participate in interviews on Aug. 29.
Parent panel dives into recommendations for state microgrant program
And questions linger after a representative from Odyssey, the contracted company charged with running Empowering Parents’ online platform, met with the panel Thursday.
Trustee claims superintendent’s background check was not done
The school district received an email this week explaining that Branden Durst’s background check paperwork arrived Monday, well after the five-day grace period.
Tromp touts research and academic achievements during fall address
Boise State will launch the largest fundraising campaign in university history in October.
Green touches on Phoenix purchase during fall address
Plus, a new partnership with CWI will allow Treasure Valley learners to jumpstart their education, and ease the transfer process between schools.