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‘What century are we in?’ Biden asks of University of Idaho ban on abortion counseling

Memo sent to UI employees singled out during a public meeting of the White House Reproductive Rights Task Force on Tuesday

With an aggressive schedule, lawmakers will revisit school buildings debate

“Our intent is to make some progress in an area where we haven’t made some progress,” said Sen. Dave Lent, R-Idaho Falls, a co-chair of the 10-member House-Senate committee.

Nonprofits partner with schools to spotlight chronic absenteeism

The organizations are advocating for a sea change when it comes to school attendance.

Nampa hires out-of-state firm to conduct superintendent’s search

Trustees voted unanimously Monday to enter contract negotiations with an Illinois-based firm.

Arkoosh, Labrador clash in statewide Idaho attorney general’s debate

Partisan politics, abortion rights and policies dominate hourlong Idaho Public Television debate.

Teton superintendent resigns following controversial raises

Monte Woolstenhulme will step down at the end of this school year.

Superintendent candidates gear up for final weeks to election

Democrat Terry Gilbert and Republican Debbie Critchfield will face off on Nov. 8 to replace eight-year incumbent Sherri Ybarra.

After-school programs help break down learning barriers

Education leaders convene to brainstorm antidotes to learning loss and mental health challenges.

Legislature’s JFAC hits the road for fall budget meetings

Three days of training and meetings Monday in Twin Falls.

Analysis: Idaho picks a fledgling firm to ship $50 million of grants to parents

A $1.5 million contract went to a New York-based vendor who was not the state’s low bidder, and has never run a similar project in any other state, according to public records obtained by Idaho Education News.