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Analysis: A messy, cumbersome school elections process played out Tuesday
“Repeat” school bond issues and levies passed in six school districts Tuesday. Will that raise the ire of lawmakers — who seem determined to make the difficult job of passing a school ballot measure even tougher?
West Ada’s record $500 million plant facilities levy fails
But Coeur d’Alene’s two-year, $50 million levy passed, avoiding a financial emergency in the district. INSIDE: Statewide results.
Boise State student joins select company with prestigious award
Find out how newly minted Truman Scholar Cheyon Sheen melds innovation and public service.
Unfrozen: State Board OKs tuition and fee hikes
Idaho students and their parents will have to pay more for college this fall — about $400 or so.
Analysis: A big school election day is coming; here’s what to watch for Tuesday
The stakes are enormous. The rules are changing.
Favorite Teachers: Caldwell lawmaker inspired by her high school English teacher
Our series begins today. Read about those who make a lifelong impact. And tell us about other teachers we should recognize.
Idaho’s teacher retention rate drops, but 9 of 10 still stay in the profession
The hundreds of openings are a statewide concern. INSIDE: Find out the rates over time in your district or charter.
Some Kuna developers volunteer to help pay for schools, others don’t
A consulting firm projects annual growth of 515 homes in the school district. And after voters rejected a March bond proposal, school official are seeking other ways to build more schools.
Kids build confidence and life skills through Skyhawks Sports
The program’s focus isn’t to train the next soccer superstar — instead, it focuses on getting kids active and building better people through sports.
The state may expand ethics training to all who work with children
Research indicates that educators make between 1,500-3,000 non-trivial decisions in a day.