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State disciplines five educators for ethics violations
EdNews obtained public documents relating to the cases up for consideration at the commission’s June meeting.
Analysis: Convention illustrates the deepening divide within Idaho GOP
Last week, convention delegates called for defunding Idaho higher education — a vote that puts the GOP’s hardline activists at odds with mainstream Republican elected officials.
Bus contractor challenges Nampa’s decision to cut ties after 64 years
The Nampa School District didn’t consider Brown Bus Company’s contract bid over a technical error.
‘Chocolate milk and cereal’: Eating healthy isn’t just our family’s struggle
The U.S. diet is worse than bad — it’s deadly, a 2022 NPR article explained.
Longtime deputy controller to take helm at State Board
Joshua Whitworth will start as the State Board’s executive director on July 1. But in a new and potentially politicized process, the state Senate will vote on Whitworth’s hire next winter.
‘The only person we interviewed:’ Lisa Roberts takes the helm for Boise schools
Trustees decided to hire within instead of taking on a national, months-long search.
Branden Durst sues West Bonner for ‘breach of contract’
The former superintendent claims his letter seeking an “exit” from the district wasn’t a resignation.
New Title IX rules on hold in 10 states, including Idaho
The ruling blocks a Biden administration proposal to extend Title IX, and ban discrimination in schools based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Idaho GOP platform changes include opposition to workforce training funding, embryo destruction
One successful proposal expresses opposition to “using taxpayer funding for programs beyond high school.”
The $100,000 club: Idaho’s costliest legislative primaries
In an expensive GOP primary, a dozen legislative races reached the six-figure threshold, with candidates spending at least $100,000. The results were mixed. Hardliners won several races, while other candidates beat back hardline opposition.