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UPDATED: Empowering Parents grants are on the way, despite glitches

Nearly 8,000 families have gotten word that they will qualify for a share of the education grants. Nearly 15,000 applications are in the pipeline.

Nampa’s new board clerk collects four times more than her predecessor

Krissy LaMont collects more money by dramatically increasing the hours she works to nearly full-time status at 38.5 hours a week.

The Idaho Legislature should invest directly in Idaho students

Unfortunately, the cost of higher education continues to outpace our wage growth and excessive national inflation.

Learning another language … ‘it’s just a beautiful thing’

Growing dual immersion programs in Southern Idaho help students speak English, Spanish and Mandarin.

West Ada’s own survey shows overwhelming support to build new schools

The survey could be a precursor to a record-setting bond proposal that would ask property owners in the district to pay for the construction of new schools and renovation of others.

Campus news items: U of I receives record grant to study climate-friendly ag practices

More research news inside: High-tech help for fruit harvesting; and restoring native plants along Interstate 15 in Eastern Idaho.

New legislative working group kicks off discussion on school buildings

“We need help,” said Andy Grover, representing school administrators in front of the committee.

Analysis: Idaho’s dismal immunization numbers have fallen even further

The declining immunization rate could have serious implications for parents and students, if an outbreak occurs. And for school administrators who are no doubt yearning for a more back-to-normal school year.