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Libraries, pronouns, open enrollment: These new education policies are now in effect

School districts face penalties for “harmful” library content, pronoun policies and failing to follow open enrollment law.

My daughter asked how I’ll pay for her college degree. I’m still paying for mine.

Unlike loans, you don’t have to pay grants back. While scholarships are often merit-based, grants like the the one I received are typically awarded on financial need.

‘We hope to keep them interested:’ U of I gets more time to negotiate a Phoenix deal

The extension could give a skeptical Legislature the last word on the controversial purchase.

Analysis: Party platforms carve out a deep divide on education issues

The 2025 Legislature’s education debates could be more politicized than ever.

State Board to consider extension in U of I-Phoenix negotiations

The extension could net the University of Idaho an immediate, $5 million fee. But it would allow the University of Phoenix’s owner to talk to other would-be buyers.

Durst case against West Bonner scheduled for trial

Durst is suing the district for an alleged breach of his superintendent contract.

Caldwell School District's board meeting on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023.

Caldwell mulls ‘pay to play’ sports fee

One team is already asking for donations to cover the proposed fees.

Nampa confirms decision to cut ties with 64-year bus contractor

Trustees said the decision was based on legal requirements that disqualified a contract bid from Brown Bus Company.

Libraries brace for new law restricting ‘harmful’ library materials

Librarians have been scrambling to understand, interpret and implement the controversial policy.

School closures impact vulnerable students — it’s unclear what that means for their education

These communities are on the frontlines of budgetary woes that are increasingly impacting schools in Idaho.