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New lawsuit challenges Idaho’s Blaine Amendment
The lawsuit argues that the state’s ban on taxpayer resources going to religious institutions unconstitutionally violates religious freedom and free speech rights.
Middleton city and school leaders band together to tackle classroom overcrowding
Kuna School District appears ready to ask its city council to take up a similar fight. And the Vallivue School District worked closely with Middleton to craft its ordinance.
Rural “Grab-N-Go” summer meals to reach more students
Communications director Scott Graf explained that the Department of Education had included a request for the funds to help run the Summer EBT program in their yearly budget.
CDA trustees examine unconventional cost-savings measures
The North Idaho district is considering the unprecedented step of closing a school.
America’s child care system is in crisis. It’s especially holding back moms without college degrees
But the high cost of child care has upended the careers of even those with college degrees, including teachers.
Kevin Richert wins prestigious award for enhancing public discourse
His journalism “is vital to our community,” an announcement reads.
State considers seven teacher violation cases
One or more of the cases could be scheduled for disciplinary decisions by the Professional Standards Commission.
Report card: What Critchfield accomplished — and didn’t — this session
Critchfield accomplished one of her top priorities but others fizzled after failing to garner support among lawmakers.
Freeman resigning as State Board director
The longtime executive director’s resignation sets the stage for what could be a politically charged hiring process.
West Bonner community expresses support for interim superintendent
INSIDE: An unfinished 2023 audit has caused the district to be out of compliance with the State Department of Education.