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SDE releases federal spending plan for public comment

Idaho will receive almost $440 million in COVID-19 relief funds from the American Rescue Plan. The state, and local districts, have to ask for public input on how to spend the funds.

Statements show thousands of dollars worth of unexplained purchases at Ammon charter school

Expense reports lack details about what school leaders bought from places such as TJ Maxx, Netflix and area grocery stores.

Investigators find no wrongdoing in Boise State diversity course

“No students who participated in the investigation reported that they were ever forced to apologize for the color of their skin,” investigators from the Boise law firm Hawley Troxell said in a report issued Monday morning.

Donaldson’s most gratifying year was his last

Lewiston’s superintendent reflects on a 40-year career that ended with navigating through a pandemic.

Ammon Bundy takes first step toward running for governor

The anti-government activist from Emmett appears to have appointed himself as treasurer.

Students unmask during outdoor music class

West Ada trustees voted unanimously on May 11 to change the district’s mask requirements. Masks are still required indoors but are optional outdoors.

Conservative lawmaker announces run for lieutenant governor

Rep. Priscilla Giddings announced her intent in a press release.

Education indoctrination task force members: updated list and bios

Members include an Idaho Freedom Foundation employee, a charter school leader who pushed to use the Bible in public schools and a reverend who appears to be a North Idaho evangelical Christian leader.

‘It’s about a conversation:’ Tromp talks about social justice backlash, state budget cuts

After eliminating 194 staff positions during the pandemic, Boise State University President Marlene Tromp hopes to absorb a $1.5 million budget cut without affecting programs. “Already, we’ve had so much loss.”