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Tune in at noon for a conversation with Boise’s new superintendent
Join moderator Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News as he sits down with Lisa Roberts to discuss her new role as Boise School District Superintendent. This episode is the second of three in the virtual Higher Ed Series. Richert talked to Dr. Robert Wagner, President of Idaho State University on Aug. 22, and the third…
EdNews hires Emma Epperly to cover education in North Idaho
She comes from The Spokesman-Review.
In its first year, program teaches Idaho, Montana youth how to backpack, clear trails
Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation Youth Wilderness Program exposes next generation to nature
Wilder celebrates opening of new ag building to house CTE programs
New potential classes include welding, woodworking, plumbing, animal sciences and horticulture.
Students focus on personal growth at Caldwell Youth Forum
A group of 32 students and 17 staff members gathered in Donnelly on Thursday to take part in the annual Caldwell Youth Forum. The forum features students from high schools across Caldwell, and attendance is by invitation only. The forum focuses on students who are succeeding academically but who are not actively involved in student…
‘There was no effort to get rid of her:’ Day eight in the Big City Coffee trial
President Marlene Tromp and a former member of her inner circle stuck to a recurring point Thursday: Both said they did not oust Big City Coffee from the Boise State University campus.
Grants aim to bolster art programs, teacher recruitment and retention in rural schools
The state is accepting applications through the end of this month.
Higher ed budget requests focus on staff additions, pay raises
The higher ed requests are the first step in a process that will unfold at the Statehouse in the next six months or so.
‘I don’t believe that they left voluntarily:’ Day six from the Big City Coffee trial
In cross examination, a Boise State administrator did not back up her claims about Big City Coffee’s abrupt departure on campus.
State’s attorneys argue to dismiss Oneida’s $7.7 million lawsuit
A judge took no action Thursday. Instead, hired lawyers for three public entities will have more time to file arguments.