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‘We hope to keep them interested:’ U of I gets more time to negotiate a Phoenix deal

The extension could give a skeptical Legislature the last word on the controversial purchase.

My daughter asked how I’ll pay for her college degree. I’m still paying for mine.

Unlike loans, you don’t have to pay grants back. While scholarships are often merit-based, grants like the the one I received are typically awarded on financial need.

CEI names new president

Lori Barber has been the College of Eastern Idaho’s vice president of academic and student affairs since 2019. Before that, she worked as CEI’s dean of general education.

Indigenous group speaks out against ‘firing’ of state Indian Education leader

At the same time, state cancels an annual tribal education conference

Charter commission waives accreditation requirement for Peace Valley

The commission also OK’d a North Idaho charter’s request to increase its enrollment.

Analysis: Party platforms carve out a deep divide on education issues

The 2025 Legislature’s education debates could be more politicized than ever.

State Board to consider extension in U of I-Phoenix negotiations

The extension could net the University of Idaho an immediate, $5 million fee. But it would allow the University of Phoenix’s owner to talk to other would-be buyers.

Durst case against West Bonner scheduled for trial

Durst is suing the district for an alleged breach of his superintendent contract.

Caldwell School District's board meeting on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023.

Caldwell mulls ‘pay to play’ sports fee

One team is already asking for donations to cover the proposed fees.

UPDATED: The third-party PACs: Where they spent, and how they fared

Third-party groups spent roughly $2 million in May’s Republican legislative primaries — but all the money had, at most, a hit-and-miss impact at the polls.