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Superintendent candidates gear up for final weeks to election
Democrat Terry Gilbert and Republican Debbie Critchfield will face off on Nov. 8 to replace eight-year incumbent Sherri Ybarra.
After-school programs help break down learning barriers
Education leaders convene to brainstorm antidotes to learning loss and mental health challenges.
Legislature’s JFAC hits the road for fall budget meetings
Three days of training and meetings Monday in Twin Falls.
Analysis: Idaho picks a fledgling firm to ship $50 million of grants to parents
A $1.5 million contract went to a New York-based vendor who was not the state’s low bidder, and has never run a similar project in any other state, according to public records obtained by Idaho Education News.
State names 2023 Teacher of the Year
State leaders surprised a North Idaho elementary teacher with the award and a $1,000 check at her school Thursday.
Firefighter dads make a special visit to their kids’ school
The kids got to spray fire hoses, try on heavy backpacks, learn about chainsaws, pulaskis, and rhinos, and see firefighters — their dads — dressed in protective gear.
Campus news items: C of I, NNU report enrollment decreases
In other news, a sprawling University of Idaho dairy research lab in the Magic Valley is $23 million closer to reality.
Elevate students run their own businesses, and the community reaps the benefits
“I’m so involved in my community and I’m involved in my school,” said one student. “This is a great experience for me.”
White House calls Idaho abortion laws ‘extreme and backwards’ in response to university memo
Press secretary says situation speaks to unacceptable consequences of abortion bans.
University of Idaho releases memo warning employees that promoting abortion is against state law
Guidance is meant to help employees navigate ‘challenging law,’ university says.