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Bingham Academy rejects city’s request
The embattled charter school said it is “under no legal obligation” to obtain a conditional use permit. The city responded by digging in.
Critchfield is ready to call for changes
The State Board’s new president wants a more strategic and deliberative approach to improving education in Idaho.
Advocates’ group wants the state to disband its charter commission
Accusing the Idaho Public Charter School Commission of “outright lies and blatant hypocrisy,” the Coalition of Idaho Charter School Families is calling for the commission’s seven appointed members and commission staff to resign immediately.
Little task force focuses on rural funding questions
A new school funding formula could have a huge effect on rural schools, and undermine any recommendations that come from Gov. Brad Little’s K-12 task force. “(It’s a) very scary time for us,” Nezperce School District Superintendent Shawn Tiegs said.
Hayden Beverage matches contributions to college savings accounts
Leaders say the effort is one way businesses can help keep “Idaho’s education moving forward.”
Anonymous postcard lampoons Tromp, calls BSU diversity programs ‘clown world’
The postcards are the latest chapter in a public — and polarized — debate that has defined Marlene Tromp’s three weeks as Boise State president. A state senator called the mailing “cowardly” and “repulsive.”
City commission orders embattled charter school to stop using facility
The school’s attorney is pushing back, and setting the stage for what appears to be a looming legal battle.
State draws down education savings account balance
State officials said increases in student enrollment required spending extra money for teacher salaries, busing and student advanced opportunities programs.
Boise State students defend diversity and inclusion initiatives
More than 250 Boise State University students and local community members gathered on the steps of the Idaho Capitol Saturday.
How Idaho is cutting its rules — and why Common Core standards survived the purge
“I was not going to do any mischief,” Gov. Brad Little said during a Friday morning news conference. “I was not going to change policy for the state of Idaho.”