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‘North Idaho College is in trouble, and that’s why we’re all here:’ Applicants interview for board vacancies
The State Board of Education plans to appoint and swear in three new trustees Friday — moves that could shift the balance of power at the embattled Coeur d’Alene community college.
Analysis: Idaho’s two Republican parties head into open combat
This probably won’t be the last public showdown between the GOP’s mainstream and hardline factions. Both groups are likely to come out of the May 17 primary with enough wins to return to their corners, posture to their bases and speak the universal language of post-election spin.
U.S. News and World Report: Idaho’s top high schools are a blend of charters, traditional schools
Six of the state’s Top 10 are Treasure Valley schools.
Superintendent candidates verbally battle for GOP nomination
Ybarra flexed her seven years in office, Critchfield struck at Ybarra’s lack of leadership, and Durst, again, portrayed himself as an outsider in the field.
West Ada board chair steps down; district hires Gov. Little’s former education aide
Rusty Coffelt said “family matters” will take him out of state. In unrelated news, the governor’s former point person moves back into education.
May 9 update: Critchfield continues fundraising dominance in state superintendent’s race
The candidate and former State Board of Education President had surpassed $300,000 as of May 9.
Analysis: Reclaim Idaho’s referendum on K-12 comes closer to fruition
It’s not official, but Idaho appears headed to a high-stakes statewide debate about taxes and education funding. Like a debate over a local bond issue or school levy, only bigger.
Tuition freeze continues — but gets a chilly response from one student leader
The State Board of Education made good on its plans to freeze undergraduate, in-state tuition for a third straight year. But Boise State University’s student body president says the freeze sets up future students for a big increase down the road.
Boise, West Ada gauge interest in half-day kindergarten
As the state’s two largest districts plan to expand all-day kindergarten, they also want to hear from parents who prefer a half-day option.
Analysis: Elections have consequences, and NIC is facing them
A fractured and feuding group of elected trustees has left North Idaho College in crisis — which could affect accreditation, enrollment and charitable donations. Now, the State Board of Education will reshape the board.