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Jurors selected in animal cruelty case involving Idaho teacher
The trial is scheduled to reconvene Friday at 9 a.m.
Little restates commitment to teacher pay raises
Idaho’s governor-elect dropped a few hints about his education priorities during a question-and-answer session with reporters Thursday. He promised more details Monday, when he delivers his first State of the State address.
Revenue concerns linger as legislators prepare for 2019 session
Any pressure on state revenues could squeeze the share of funding that is available for education.
Idaho apprenticeships grow — but they don’t align with the ’60 percent goal’
If an apprentice goes straight from high school to a good job, that doesn’t “count” toward Idaho’s signature education goal. “We’ve kind of got ourselves into a narrow box,” says the state’s apprenticeship coordinator.
Teton business manager resigns amid FBI investigation
District officials notified police in December that an employee made an electronic payment of nearly $785,000 to a fraudulent bank account.
Cassia schools to seek $56.7 million bond issue
Much of the money would go toward school expansions in the growing district.
Legislators urge caution as they prepare to set new state budget
“I expect a very conservative approach to budgeting for the next fiscal year,” Rep. Wendy Horman said.
Your guide to inauguration week events and ceremonies
The year begins with a flood of events dedicated to swearing in Gov.-elect Brad Little and gearing up for the 2019 legislative session.
Year in Review: The most popular stories of 2018
Scroll through the stories that helped shape Idaho education.
FBI investigating $785,000 fraudulent payment in Teton School District
“This is extremely devastating for our community,” Teton School Board Chair Chris Isaacson said.