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Boise backtracks on Owyhee elementary closure plans

While parents are opposed to the possible closing of Owyhee, they were particularly disappointed with the leadership’s manner of communication.

Election Night live blog (final)

INSIDE: A list of the 15 incumbents who lost Tuesday. Plus, one legislative race flipped in the middle of the night, and it’s potentially a big one for education.

Horman wins, Marmon upsets Yamamoto in key legislative races

Incumbent education leaders fared well in GOP contests — with one exception.

Bond and levy results: Salmon bond passes, breaking streak of 12 failures

Measures pass in Salmon, Mountain View, and West Ada; McCall’s bond and West Bonner’s levy fail.

Lee leaves Idaho to head Oregon’s community college system

Abby Lee, a 10-year state senator and 25-year Treasure Valley Community College employee, was named executive director of the Oregon Community College Association.

Education nonprofit establishes prestigious endowed chair of clinical psychology

BOISE — The Lee Pesky Learning Center announced the founding of an endowed chair of clinical psychology. “The establishment of the Wendy Pesky Endowed Chair of Clinical Psychology marks a transformative moment for those that we serve,” said Lindy Crawford, the center’s executive director. The endowed chair is unique for a nonprofit organization, because they…

UPDATED: Governor, superintendent endorse legislative candidates

It’s not unusual for a governor to endorse primary races, but Little hasn’t done it regularly in his two terms.

Coeur d’Alene schools will remain with five-day calendar

The district will release students two hours early on Fridays to allow teachers collaboration time.

Idaho lagged behind neighboring states in teacher pay last year

The State Board of Education has said more competitive salaries in bordering states could be hurting Idaho’s teacher retention.