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Caldwell trustees approve a temporary mask mandate

The decision followed high absentee rates in staff and students. District leaders hope masks will keep kids in school.

‘People still care:’ Idaho high school students lead hundreds in Women’s March

A mostly masked crowd of a few hundred people waved hand-made signs and cheered as organizers spoke.

Statehouse roundup, 1.24.22: Fund for school staff health insurance clears House

Inside: Idaho’s four-year schools will probably have to increase tuition next year — in order to cover employee raises, limit staff turnover and compete with the private sector.

Average teacher salary hits all-time high

The number climbed to $53,100 in 2021-22, state data show, wiping out last year’s temporary drop and resuming a years-long upward trend.

Here’s how much Idaho spends on public education

Each year, the number edges ever upward into the billions. And each year, the Legislature devotes almost half of the state’s entire budget to K-12.

‘Egregious conduct unbecoming of anyone:’ Senate GOP leaders condemn Durst

“It is clear from the information gathered that Mr. Durst acted inappropriately in this situation,” the Senate’s four GOP leaders said in a statement issued late Friday afternoon. Durst, a Republican candidate for state superintendent, called the statement “politically motivated.”