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Spelling it out: Bonds and Levies
This resource aims to demystify bonds and levies and help you be more informed the next time you cast your vote.
Award-winning Idaho teachers give advice to newbies
Take care of yourself, build relationships with students, and bring magic to the classroom.
Little calls for special session to cut taxes, put $410 million into education
If approved by lawmakers, the $410 million would go into K-12, and a newly formed fund addressing in-demand careers.
Schools battle chronic absenteeism as students struggle to rebound from the pandemic
After years of increased absenteeism brought on by the pandemic, some administrators are implementing new strategies to get kids consistently back in school.
Superintendent shuffle sends Meyer back to Lake Pend Oreille
At least 12 Idaho districts and charters have new leaders. Look inside for a rundown of changes.
Idaho Falls wades into record-setting bond campaign
A $250 million price tag has raised eyebrows in the district — and set the stage for another heated debate over plans to upgrade schools.
Analysis: Back again? A special legislative session looks like a safe bet
Yeah, we’re saying there’s a chance lawmakers will be back in session soon. More importantly, so is Gov. Brad Little.
Hundreds show at Meridian library meeting to discuss ‘pornographic’ book collection
A local group listed five books as examples of so-called smut, which largely focused around LGBTQ+ relationships and sex.
Little promises continued support for education and teachers
The governor did not mention a recurring rumor in political circles during a speech in Boise: a possible special session to address a $2 billion surplus.
Tromp admonishes faculty to take on hard questions and ‘intractable problems’
The Boise State president also touted two big numbers: Philanthropic contributions reached $56.5 million, a one-year peak; while
research contracts totaled a record $68 million.