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‘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.
EdNews wins 16 Press Club awards
The nonprofit claimed eight first place honors, including general excellence for online news.
State Board names finalists for NIC trustee vacancies
Despite a lawsuit opposing the process, State Board officers plan to interview eight finalists in Coeur d’Alene Thursday, and the full board plans to appoint three new trustees Friday.
Reclaim Idaho organizers meet goals, turn in final signatures for education initiative
Now likely to appear on the November ballot, Reclaim Idaho’s initiative would raise more than $300 million a year in income and corporate taxes, and put the proceeds into K-12.
Early numbers suggest an enrollment surge in higher education
Nothing is final until August. But applications and admissions are up, which could translate into more students on campus.