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NIC trustees hire Spokane firm to replace controversial attorney
Trustees unanimously selected a successor to Colton Boyles, a Sandpoint attorney with far-right ties.
Lakeland leaders scramble for a plan after second levy failure in as many years
Parents, teachers and students are showing up in large numbers at board meetings demanding answers.
Boise State: Proposed state crackdown drove student center closures
“We remain steadfast in our commitment to serving all students while seeking to be responsive to our governing board’s expectations,” administrators said in an email to Boise State students.
Pocatello school leaders, area lawmakers talk vouchers ahead of legislative session
The conversation was fraught at times as politicians shared opposing views, and as school leaders objected to private school subsidies.
Analysis: In a staring match over DEI, the universities blink
The State Board of Education could vote next week to restrict campus DEI programs. Boise State and Idaho State have already reined themselves in — and the University of Idaho has a “rough idea” about how to comply.
U.S. math scores drop on major international test
Schools where principals reported fewer discipline problems and more emphasis on academic success had higher average test scores.
Statewide enrollment is slightly up compared to last fall
Enrollment is down in most of the state’s largest districts, but online schools are growing.
State announces winners of the 2024 Holiday Card Contest
INSIDE: The winning photos, names of grade-level winners and links to their entries.
Record number of concerns reported to state tip line
“The more tips we receive, the better we can prevent potential tragedies,” a state official said.
House Education gets a new — and possibly more conservative — chair
Meanwhile, the Senate Education Committee appeared to move more toward the mainstream, as lawmakers received their 2025 committee assignments Thursday.