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Charter school bucks the status quo for at-risk students

At Future Public, a focus on equity is making a difference.

Boise junior high social worker’s ‘inappropriate’ conduct with student was kept secret. How?

Social worker may have abused a student, principal is charged with not reporting it, and Boise school district hasn’t told parents.

Nampa, Kuna leaders seek answers following failed bond proposals

“We have a little bit of a saying here … be curious, not furious or angry. We want to know why.” said Kuna Superintendent Wendy Johnson.

Life’s Kitchen serves second chances for at-risk youth

Since 2003, the Boise-based nonprofit has provided over 550,000 hours of job training to more than 755 young adults.

Nampa asks to modernize facilities and build new high school

Nampa’s $210 million bond proposal on the March 14 ballot is about the growing cost of maintaining aging mechanical systems and dealing with facility obsolescence.

West Ada trustees agree to put a record-breaking, $500 million levy on the ballot

The levy, if passed, would be an unorthodox way to pay for new schools and more.

Nampa formally promotes Russell to superintendent

The long-time Idaho educator has served as interim superintendent for the last 12 months.

Nampa trustees approve new contract for controversial clerk

The decision comes after contention over Krissy LaMont’s pay and background. INSIDE: A timeline of her relationship with Nampa.

Little visits high school to promote Idaho Launch program

The governor told students that $8,500 may be waiting for them to help pursue an in-demand career.

Boise seeks feedback on dress code policy changes

The goal is to remove arbitrary standards and language, encourage positive student-staff relationships, and limit the policy’s impact on teaching time.