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

New Empowering Parents advisory committee to begin work next week

The committee will do its work as the Empowering Parents education microgrant program becomes permanent — but faces increased scrutiny.

In their own words: New video series, made for Idaho classrooms, highlights tribal youth

The teens will be celebrated at a red carpet film premiere Saturday. The event is free and open to the public.

Wilder students tackle sustainability topics in new animation film

The “The Return to Oz” premieres at the Egyptian Theater Tuesday evening.

Schools prepare to add financial literacy courses to the upcoming school year

Educators with social studies or economics endorsements are qualified to teach it.

Idaho’s four-year schools seek tuition and fee hikes of 5% or more

The State Board of Education will meet Monday to discuss the tuition and fee hikes — and proposed presidential salary increases of 5% or more.

Two Idaho students earn national recognition

The award is granted based on academic merit and community leadership and service.

Trustees agree to gather voter opinions using in-house resources

They want to find out why a recent bond proposal was rejected.

Dozens of last-minute supplemental levy comments dominate trustees’ agenda

The board adopted policy 3018 that requires students to use the restroom, changing facilities, and overnight sleeping quarters designated by biological sex.

Boise trustee to resign in June

Plus, an update on a new dress code proposal.