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Highland fire saga is far from over, insurance adjuster says. Here’s what we know
Trustees will likely need to make a rebuild decision without definitive answers from insurance.
Students teach what they’ve learned at community event
The career technical charter school students demonstrated culinary and health safety skills.
2023 SAT Day participation dropped, while scores improved
Only about 64% of the state’s juniors took the college entrance exam last spring.
Statehouse roundup, 1.23.24: New charter school overhaul bill introduced
The new version of the bill has grown to 36 pages, which didn’t assuage lawmakers concerned by its breadth.
Bizarre development puts open meetings trial on hold
The civil trial — a key obstacle to the University of Idaho’s proposed $685 million University of Phoenix purchase — is scheduled to resume Wednesday. Its end date is less clear.
High-stakes trial opens, challenging U of I-Phoenix purchase
The trial represents one of the biggest obstacles to a $685 million megadeal that could provide U of I with millions of dollars in new revenue, or jeopardize up to $10 million a year in tax money.
Idaho high school graduation rate increases slightly, but lags far behind state goal
About 4,800 students did not graduate on time.
Statehouse roundup, 1.22.24: Republican introduces bill to arm school employees
INSIDE: A bill would bar universities from asking job applicants to ascribe to “diversity statements,” and West Bonner has inspired another bill.
Tribes, education agencies will collaborate to support Native American students
“I don’t think we’ve ever had the chance to have a conversation like this,” Joyce McFarland, a Nez Perce education leader, said.
Big salaries on campus: Higher ed’s highest-paid employees
Across Idaho, 271 college and university employees earn more than Gov. Brad Little.