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Eligibility for subsidized school meals fell by almost half in Idaho since 2015

An improving economy and nixed paperwork requirements played a big part, but that doesn’t mean actual need for free and reduced-price meals for those living in poverty has diminished by that much.

School safety board reviews policy on reuniting kids, parents in crisis

Many of the points outlined at Tuesday’s meeting stemmed from lessons learned at the last school shooting in Idaho when last year a 13-year-old female student shot and injured three people at Rigby Middle School.

Superintendent shuffles: hiring news from across Idaho

At least 11 Idaho school districts and charter schools will start next school year with new leaders in place, and two are still searching.

Teacher shortages, troubled charter, standards: this week’s State Board agenda

The State Board of Education will meet Tuesday and Wednesday at Idaho State University.

Nampa trustees want new policy for removing books

They directed Interim Superintendent Greg Russell to develop a new process over the summer, after their May decision to remove 22 books earned national attention.

NIC names finalists for president’s position

The five finalists, all from outside Idaho, will begin touring the Coeur d’Alene campus this week, meeting with constituent groups and holding public forums.

Boise students speak out after wolf pups named for their school are killed

Wolves from the Timberline pack, named after Timberline High, lived in the nearby Boise National Forest.

Nominations now open for Inspire Excellence Awards

Do you know an educator, parent or volunteer who deserves recognition for their inspiring contributions? Check this out.

Uvalde shooting’s impacts on Idaho poised to play out over summer break, and beyond

“We’re still learning what happened,” said Guy Bliesner, a regional analyst for Idaho’s school safety and security program, which reviews and recommends safety protocols at Idaho’s public K-12 campuses.