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State commission reprimands teachers for sexual comments, aggressive behavior

The PSC revoked one certificate, and two educators received one-year suspensions.

Boise’s teenage trustee says he’s ‘in exactly the right spot’

“There’s nothing special about me,” Shiva Rajbhandari said. “Any student can serve on a school board and really bring a lot of value to the conversations that they’re having about policy, about facilities and really just about everything the board does.”

Idaho’s Board Chair of the Year offers advice from her 20 years of experience

Jefferson County’s Angie Robison would tell new board members: “Be open minded and always put the students first.”

Fall reading scores surpass pre-pandemic numbers

Nearly 57% of students in grades K-3 are reading at grade level this fall. INSIDE: Your school’s reading scores.

Yamamoto to head House Education, Horman to co-chair JFAC

In just her second term, Caldwell Republican Rep. Julie Yamamoto will chair one of the most closely watched committees in the Statehouse.

Analysis: The political bloodsport of the Legislature’s ‘organizational session’

Powerful leadership positions were on the line. A host of coveted committee assignments were up for grabs. And everything felt wide open; 45 of Idaho’s 105 are newly elected.

‘Time is precious’: Moscow community and parents mourn murder victims

Over 1,000 people attend a vigil in Moscow on Wednesday to remember the four slain University of Idaho students.

Legislature 2023: Senate sets its lineup, jockeying continues in House

With massive turnover in the Legislature, a spate of key committee assignments are up for grabs this week.

Moyle elected House speaker; Senate leadership unchanged

The speaker of the House oversees the House floor and is responsible for appointing House committee chairs and members.

‘We’re not backing down now:’ Little hints, briefly, at 2023 priorities

Speaking to an audience that included most of the Legislature, Little also touted the K-12 spending plan and tax cuts lawmakers approved in September.