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Analysis: The U of I’s Phoenix purchase is a federal case — and a complicated one

Supporters say the University of Phoenix purchase would thrust University of Idaho into a national education spotlight. But the deal would also entangle the U of I in some gnarly federal education issues.

Reading scores for thousands of Idaho students found to be inaccurate

Despite the reporting delay and inaccurate datasets, the Dallas-based company Istation is set to receive $723,570 for its one-year contract.

State Board blocks Durst’s emergency path to superintendency

The West Bonner leader must meet the five endorsement requirements, as all other current superintendents have done without exception.

Higher ed seeks $7.8 million to address inflation, pay raises

The line items appear in budget requests to Gov. Brad Little’s office. Over the next several months, Little and legislators will sort out next year’s state budgets.

Parental panel opposes using grants for private school tuition

While nonbinding, the vote from a parental advisory panel foreshadows a school choice debate that appears almost certain to resurface during the 2024 legislative session.

Analysis: Simplifying the funding formula will not be a simple task

State superintendent Debbie Critchfield wants to streamline the K-12 budget by getting rid of past-their-prime line items. That’s a lot tougher than it sounds.

Terms officially end for recalled West Bonner trustees

The Aug. 29 voter turnout for the recall was nearly that of a presidential election, county clerk Mike Rosedale said during Thursday’s canvassing meeting.

West Bonner trustees schedule, then cancel a special meeting 90 minutes before the start

The meeting would have taken place 16 hours before two trustees’ terms officially end via a recall. The agenda included an executive session to evaluate the superintendent.