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Of backpacks and ballet shoes: Parental group ponders an Empowering Parents gray area
A seven-member parents’ council has a big job ahead. The group’s recommendations could affect grant dollars for thousands of Idaho families.
State combats teacher shortage with new apprenticeship plan
The apprenticeship model allows candidates to earn a degree and teaching certification while employed by a school district.
NIC remains accredited — for now
In what NIC is calling a “neutral decision,” a regional panel is keeping the embattled Coeur d’Alene-based community college’s accreditation intact, for up to 12 months.
West Bonner trustees discuss November levy proposal
While the meeting focused on finding ways to salvage extracurricular and co-curricular activities, like band or drama, trustees talked about another levy attempt in November.
Embattled West Bonner school board leaders face recall next month
Five precincts vote on Aug. 29: Old Town, West Priest River, East Priest River, Edgemire and Laclede.
Analysis: How Idaho’s troubled Empowering Parents vendor expanded its national brand
Odyssey made its Idaho work a centerpiece of its successful bid to run Iowa’s education savings account program. At least publicly, Odyssey gave no inkling of the problems plaguing Idaho’s Empowering Parents microgrant program.
West Bonner approves forensic audit and settlement with former superintendent
Trustees dodged accusations of lying and corruption as they methodically worked through Wednesday’s agenda items.
Highland High to open in the fall, but long-term plans are undecided
Architects presented possibilities to Pocatello-Chubbuck trustees and officials on Wednesday.
Revised go-on rates improve, but still don’t approach pre-pandemic rates
The majority of students still aren’t going to college right after high school.
State Board steps up legal battle with Labrador
The State Board of Education says it will have to hire an outside attorney to defend itself in a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Raúl Labrador. And the board plans to forward its legal bills to Labrador’s office.