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State Board approves dual credit fee increase

In other action, the State Board elected Debbie Critchfield as its new president.

State Board approves tuition and fee increases

The student tuition and fee increases will range from 4.9 percent to 6.1 percent — and it comes after lawmakers gave the higher education system a 3.5 percent increase from tax coffers.

Little says his first 100 days were fast and rewarding

Idaho’s new governor said education issues were a bright spot for families and children.

New sheriff in town … or legislative wild card?

Did the House Education Committee take back its rightful place as a leader in setting education policy?

State revises its free and reduced-price lunch stats. Here’s how they look.

The bottom line: 45.3 percent of students are eligible for federal subsidies. That’s still down from a year ago.

Hey parents, are you satisfied with your school? Take this survey

This spring the State Department of Education is asking parents and school staff to fill out an “engagement and satisfaction survey” as a way to gauge school quality.

‘Anyone can get involved. Anyone can have a voice.’

Nampa High School senior Sebastian Griffin convinced legislators to pass a law to allow high-achieving high school students to graduate early and focus on internships, apprenticeships or college courses.

National group recommends higher standards for Idaho charters

A review found Idaho’s charter commission has a number of strong practices — but should buckle down on enforcing standards for renewal, and “rigorously” vet new school proposals.