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What Bedke, Pickens Manweiler said about librarians, K-12 funding and more
A bill to allow prosecutors to seek criminal charges against librarians “passed the House without my support,” Scott Bedke said Friday.
Supreme Court affirmative action cases could bolster attacks on school integration
K-12 school diversity plans already face legal challenges.
School leaders share the secrets to their ISAT success
Reteaching, collaboration, and relevance are key.
Analysis: Idaho’s unexpected and unusual race for attorney general
Tom Arkoosh jumped into the race in July to challenge Raul Labrador. The Nov. 8 outcome could have immediate implications for education — and perhaps lasting implications in Idaho politics.
Beyond 37%: Higher ed leaders discuss Idaho’s lagging ‘go-on rate’
During a roundtable discussion hosted by Gov. Brad Little, higher education leaders talked about what it will take to get more high school graduates to go to college.
Idaho is opting out of a federal program that tracks teen behavior as youth mental health worsens
Education officials are worried about taking up class time to survey students and about overstepping boundaries by asking questions that are not parent-approved.
CWI candidates pledge collaboration — but split on spending issues
The turmoil at North Idaho College was a recurring theme Tuesday — as College of Western Idaho trustee candidates run in nonpartisan races with partisan overtones.
Lawmakers continue their dive into school facilities dilemma
The Funding Construction of Public Schools committee agreed to split up their ideas and take a deeper look into solutions for the next meeting, which will likely occur after the Nov. 8 General Election.
Celebrating successes: Idaho’s ISAT high performers in Top 10 lists
These schools, charters and districts largely transcend state proficiency goals.
Record-setting U of I grant isn’t a done deal — at least not yet
University and federal officials will head to the negotiating table on Nov. 8, to try to hammer out a $55 million plan to research climate-friendly farming and ranching practices.