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State on the clock to roll out $20 million in grants
The one-time grant dollars can cover secure entryways, new camera systems and other one-time upgrades. But schools can’t use the money to hire guards or SROs.
Idaho’s 18-year-old school board member talks on youth voice and right-wing extremism
National news organization The 74 caught up with Boise’s Shiva Rajbhandari, who’s juggling the responsibilities of senior year alongside oversight of Idaho’s second largest district.
National history scores continue to fall, while civics scores drop for first time
Eighth graders scored lower on U.S. history and civics exams last spring than they did four years earlier, according to national data released Wednesday.
New coalition seeks to end Idaho’s closed primary elections
Organizers with Reclaim Idaho have teamed up with several other organizations to file a ballot initiative for the 2024 general election that is designed to replace Idaho’s closed primary elections with open primaries that any Idaho voter could participate in, regardless of political affiliation. The initiative would also change Idaho general elections by creating a…
EdNews captures 13 statewide awards
EdNews staffers received four first-place honors in the annual statewide competition.
Judge says school, child care, extracurricular programs must give Idaho AG their documents
The ruling is a first after 2020 law that gives Idaho AG more authority over charities.
Projects approved for Boise State and Idaho State
In other news, the State Board of Education shakes up its leadership team.
‘Diversity statements’ banned from higher ed job market
In other State Board news Tuesday, a panel of University of Idaho students reflected Tuesday on their campus experience — and the deaths of four of their classmates.
Coeur d’Alene declares financial emergency, notifies four schools of possible closure
The district says it is facing staff layoffs and school closures if voters reject the proposed two-year, $50 million supplemental levy next month.
Superintendent’s defamation lawsuit against state leaders nears conclusion
The defendants are listed as the Public Charter School Commission, Alan Reed, Nils Peterson and Kirsten Pochop.