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SDE distributes hand sanitizer, masks to schools ahead of reopening

The first round of sanitizer went out last week. The state is working on delivering another 2,000 gallons.

Former Shelley High principal charged with felony grand theft

Eric Lords will appear in court following his purchase of over $3,700 worth of personal items using the school’s debit card — and possibly more, a detective said.

Reclaim Idaho launches online petition drive for K-12 proposal

The group is resuming its campaign for its $170 million to $200 million K-12 funding initiative. The state hopes to get the U.S. Supreme Court to block the effort.

West Ada’s first Black principal asks the district for change

Donell McNeal wants to see his district enact more “anti-racism” policies, and do a better job tracking racial harassment among staff members.

Revenues roared back in June, allowing Idaho to breathe a sigh of relief

“It’s very fair to say this is the best possible outcome we hoped for.”

Sports can mean everything to teens. They did to me.

I feel for those who might miss out on senior year activities that — for me — became lifelong memories.

Analysis: Idaho’s fast-track, $4 million leap into digital higher ed

With an infusion of federal cash — and a sense of urgency driven by a pandemic — the state is hoping to step up its digital higher education game.

Little, State Board of Education push for schools to reopen

Local school officials are still expected to come up with their own local reopening plans.

Legal fees in Ybarra lawsuit approach $220,000

David Leroy alone will receive nearly $77,000. He represented state superintendent Sherri Ybarra in an unsuccessful lawsuit against the Legislature and the State Board of Education.