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Millions to flow to rural career-technical education programs

Interest is high. Idaho has received 146% more in requests than it has money to allocate.

Analysis: The State Board will have to settle a messy higher ed turf battle

Two of Idaho’s two-year schools want to offer four-year degrees — despite objections from Idaho’s four-year schools. Board members are about to pick sides.

Fall reading scores show steady improvement — but 38,000 kids are still behind

The results show notable growth — but it’s complicated.

Magic Valley superintendent receives buyout after disagreement with trustees

A separation agreement spells out the details of the payment, which covers her remaining salary and benefits for the school year.

U of I demands $2,400 to review — and perhaps release — Phoenix public records

The bill centers on Idaho Education News’ request for records mentioning “Project Neptune,” a code name for the University of Phoenix. And it comes as Boise State University’s approach to public records is also under fresh scrutiny.

Bedke codes with kids for Computer Science Education Week

Idaho’s lieutenant governor visited Whittier Elementary as part of Hour of Code, an annual event meant to inspire students to learn programming.

Did new school facilities funding lower property taxes? It depends

Some districts have leveraged the new funding into higher levies, but lawmakers are warning against that.

Analysis: Another high-stakes Idaho election is off to a spendy start

In 173 days, mainstream and hardline Republicans will square off for control of the Legislature. At its essence, this is a debate over the proper role of government, in education, infrastructure and tax policy.