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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
K-12 interim committee named
Eight Republicans and two Democrats were appointed to find solutions for improving education in Idaho.
Boise firm makes inroads in software sector
Using a system created in the Blaine County School District a decade ago, Boise-based Silverback Learning Solutions is seeking a statewide and national niche in the competitive educational management software sector.
Judge narrows student fee lawsuit
A district judge has scuttled a class action lawsuit challenging student fees charged across the state. But the ruling allows Meridian patrons to continue their case against their local district.
Nampa’s new shortfall number: $3.5 million
The Nampa School District will leave an additional 10 positions unfilled in 2013-14. But the district is still projecting a $3.5 million shortfall, as it heads back into negotiations with the local teachers’ union.
Group pulls plug on Nampa house raffle
A house raffle to benefit the cash-strapped Nampa School District may violate several state and federal laws, the Idaho Lottery says. A nonprofit group is shutting down the raffle and issuing refunds to ticket buyers.
Boise schools will have 10 new principals
Tammy Burks was named the new principal at Cynthia Mann Elementary.
Humanities group honors Meridian teachers
Cindy Wilson and Heide Fry win high school and elementary teaching awards.
Business group will no longer be ‘missing voice’
Behind new leadership, the 85 members of Idaho Business for Education are poised to be an active participant in the debate about improving education in Idaho.
Tuesday elections tally: $130.2 million
In the crowded Vallivue School District and elsewhere, voters generally said yes to bond issues and school levies.
Retiree hopes to raffle away Nampa’s deficit
A nonprofit group hopes to raise $4.3 million to help ease the Nampa School District’s fiscal crunch. The plan: raffle off 40 homes in Nampa — at $100 per ticket, and 2,500 tickets per home.