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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.

Nampa trustees want new policy for removing books

They directed Interim Superintendent Greg Russell to develop a new process over the summer, after their May decision to remove 22 books earned national attention.

NIC names finalists for president’s position

The five finalists, all from outside Idaho, will begin touring the Coeur d’Alene campus this week, meeting with constituent groups and holding public forums.

Boise students speak out after wolf pups named for their school are killed

Wolves from the Timberline pack, named after Timberline High, lived in the nearby Boise National Forest.

Nominations now open for Inspire Excellence Awards

Do you know an educator, parent or volunteer who deserves recognition for their inspiring contributions? Check this out.

Uvalde shooting’s impacts on Idaho poised to play out over summer break, and beyond

“We’re still learning what happened,” said Guy Bliesner, a regional analyst for Idaho’s school safety and security program, which reviews and recommends safety protocols at Idaho’s public K-12 campuses.

As the state certifies primary election results, outcomes remain the same

Now that election results are officially certified, candidates have 20 days to formally request a recount with the Idaho Attorney General’s Office.

Idaho charter leaders and parents blast federal proposal

Idaho charter school advocates are pushing back. “Mother knows best. Let us choose,” one parent’s sign read.

Idaho charters receive millions in private financing

At least nine of the schools received nearly $81 million in private financing to start up and stabilize their operations over the last seven months.

Blackfoot wins $3.3 million grant for CTE center

Also inside: a Mountain Home teacher wins Veterans of Foreign Wars Teacher of the Year Award, and Rathdrum’s Lakeland High was crowned state Vocabulary Bowl champion.