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Boise State joins international semiconductor partnership

The agreement, spearheaded by Boise-based Micron Technology Inc., was announced Sunday during the G7 economic summit in Hiroshima, Japan. The partnership includes Boise State and 10 other universities in the United States and Japan.

State Board greenlights U of I’s $550 million University of Phoenix purchase

U of I officials say the acquisition promises a cash infusion of $10 million or more a year. Meanwhile, the U of I would guarantee up to $10 million a year to backstop bond payments on the purchase.

Idaho had six federal Native American boarding schools — here’s what we know about them

SPECIAL SERIES: A new federal report provides maps and details of the schools for the first time.

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 and associated student body president Cheyon Sheen

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.

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.