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Special education parents, who say the system is failing their kids, take matters into their own hands

Last school year, the number of statewide complaints and grievances were the highest they’ve been in the past six years. 

Fall reading scores are on the upswing — but nearly 35,000 students are still behind

INSIDE LISTS: Find out how your district, charter or school performed. FIVE CHARTS: Compare statewide results over the past five years.

Analysis: The U of I-Phoenix talks, and where things stand

It’s been 139 days since the proposed University of Idaho-University of Phoenix megadeal was last in the public eye. All of that will probably change in January, when the Legislature returns.

Transgender dispute goes to federal court; Boise State players sign on as plaintiffs

The lawsuit says Mountain West Conference policy was an attempt “to penalize the Boise State University women’s volleyball team members for speaking out.” Two Boise State University players are among the 12 plaintiffs.

‘Everything is on the table:’ Idaho State looks at the practicality of buying a medical school

The feasibility review is in its early stages, Idaho State University President Robert Wagner said Monday. It’s unclear how much it would cost to acquire the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, or where the state or the university would get the money.

The top 10 highest paid K-12 school administrators in Idaho

A third superintendent now makes over $200,000.

Blaine County’s new sheriff has unique background in school safety

Morgan Ballis — combat Marine, military recruiter, academic researcher, school resource officer — is dedicated to preventing school shootings.

‘Kids are talking together:’ Students adjust to Vallivue’s new electronics policy

“It’s like it’s 1999,” assistant principal Allen Dade jokes as teens play ping-pong and color instead of staring at their phones.

Public school trustees condemn state funding for private education

Idaho board members also rejected a resolution in support of local option sales taxes for school districts.