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Fruitland City Council directs TVCA and zoning commission to find solutions

Without the council’s favorable decision, the school’s $7.5 million planned construction of a new middle and high school in downtown was essentially stopped.

Boise trustees approve new dress code, declare board vacancy

The board also approved three resolutions to be heard by the Idaho School Boards Association this fall.

West Bonner board chair fires back during town hall meeting

“We weren’t elected for a popularity contest. We’re elected to fix things,” Keith Rutledge said.

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.