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Eighth grade Nezperce music students perform on the big stage.

Grants to improve art programs in 72 rural Idaho schools

Teachers say that this funding is essential for the lifeblood of arts departments to take root in sparsely populated areas.

State still waiting on interest refund from contractor

A New York-based contractor — Primary Class, known also as Odyssey — collected nearly $500,000. The interest came off of $50 million in federal funding, set aside to cover the Empowering Parents education microgrant program.

Lack of details spark doubt at West Bonner budget meeting

The difference between the first summary budget on June 22 and the second on July 7 is a salary reduction of $276,763.

Kuna boasts staff satisfaction, retention success in new survey

Year over year, the district has reduced the number of vacant teaching positions by 52%. There are currently eight unfilled positions. A year ago, there were 17.

Bonneville makes plans to improve bond communication

Trustees discussed how to attract more voters for the Aug. 29 bond proposal, which would fund a new elementary school and school repairs.

Caldwell calls again for Idaho students to attend school until 18

Trustees will ask the Idaho School Boards Association to support the school-age increase during the annual November convention.

West Bonner trustees say recall election is an ideological, partisan fight

“Since being elected I have dedicated hundreds of hours to holding our district administration accountable to its residents and keeping woke liberal agendas out of our district,” Susan Brown said.