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West Bonner’s three-member board selects two new trustees

The decisions were not unanimous. The trio also approved the contract of an interim superintendent.

Once punished for speaking Shoshoni in school, a paraeducator celebrates her heritage with students

She came back to Blackfoot with a mission: to ensure that the next generations of Shoshone-Bannock students would feel welcome at school.

‘An absolute budget buster:’ Committee takes a sobering look at special education

Special education is underfunded across Idaho, and state superintendent Debbie Critchfield says it will take time to fix the 1975 state law that spells out the approach to funding.

Analysis: Money makes a big mark in (some) school board elections

The Nov. 7’s trustee elections remain a mixed bag — a mishmash of spendy races and sleepy races, often within the same community. Here are case studies from three Treasure Valley school districts.

Three West Bonner trustees select a temporary superintendent

It appeared as though the board accepted the resignation of controversial leader Branden Durst, but the board’s action was unclear.

Districts to float $168 million in bond and levy asks on Nov. 7

Find out if your school district has a measure on the ballot.

Seniors plan medical, automative and construction careers with Launch grants

The new program will pay up to $8,000 toward tuition and fees for in-demand careers at trade schools or traditional universities.

McCall school cultivates future scientists, one sixth-grader at a time

The McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS), a University of Idaho program, serves K-12 students through hands-on science education.

Analysis: The data about life after high school? It’s complicated.

Fewer high school graduates are going straight to college. But the demand for college scholarships is soaring. Both things can be true at the same time.