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Legislative committee looks to curb youth vaping

In 2021, nearly 18% of Idaho high school students said they used e-cigarettes.

State hires Genesee superintendent to support North Idaho educators

Wendy Moore was named director of the North Idaho Regional Support Center earlier this year.

Interested to see how much Idaho candidates have raised? Here’s how to find out.

Campaign finance is public information – and a way to see who is influencing Idaho politics in the 2024 election.

Deputy superintendent to resign from state department

A news release didn’t mention a reason for Cantrell’s departure, but the superintendent offered a grateful send-off. 

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…

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.