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Critchfield, Durst and Ybarra’s collision course runs through local GOPs
In the fight for the Republican nomination to be Idaho’s next schools chief, local GOP central committees have served as both battlegrounds and campaign allies.
2022 Idaho primary election: Republican governor’s race features fierce political rivals
Idaho’s governor’s race has all the makings of a national spectacle and has Republican Party officials in Idaho sitting on pins and needles.
May 17: an $18.5 million school election day
The bulk of the measures — nearly $15.6 million — comes in the form of one- and two-year supplemental levies. Find out what is proposed in your community.
‘Non-functioning’ no more? State Board fills out troubled NIC board
Retired ophthalmologist David Wold, former state senator John Goedde and local human resources director Pete Broschet will round out North Idaho College’s shorthanded board of trustees. Their terms run through November.
‘North Idaho College is in trouble, and that’s why we’re all here:’ Applicants interview for board vacancies
The State Board of Education plans to appoint and swear in three new trustees Friday — moves that could shift the balance of power at the embattled Coeur d’Alene community college.
Updates available for learning-loss grants for Idaho families
A form on the State Board of Education’s website allows parents to receive updates on the $50 million Empowering Parents Grants, which are aimed at helping families cover a range of learning resources.
Analysis: Idaho’s two Republican parties head into open combat
This probably won’t be the last public showdown between the GOP’s mainstream and hardline factions. Both groups are likely to come out of the May 17 primary with enough wins to return to their corners, posture to their bases and speak the universal language of post-election spin.
NIC trustees drop lawsuit
The State Board of Education plans to fill three vacancies on the North Idaho College board Friday. On Monday, NIC’s two remaining trustees dropped their legal challenge to the State Board process.
Campus news items: Idaho State receives $14 million for pharmacy building renovation
The donation from the Salt Lake City-based ALSAM Foundation is the largest one-time gift in Idaho State’s history. The renovations could begin in 2023.
U.S. News and World Report: Idaho’s top high schools are a blend of charters, traditional schools
Six of the state’s Top 10 are Treasure Valley schools.