IDAHO
Preston teacher charged with animal cruelty
The educator faces a misdemeanor count after he fed an ill puppy to a turtle in front of a handful of students.
Martin Schimpf named interim president of Boise State
The provost and vice president of academic affairs will lead the university after President Bob Kustra retires at the end of the month.
Idaho Falls faces renewed opposition to $99.5 million bond
A grassroots group fears a tax hike and says the price tag is inflated by unnecessary upgrades and the district’s use of a fairly new process for choosing a contractor.
As dual credit grows, will rural students get left behind?
By providing free college-level classes in high school, Idaho hopes to encourage a new generation of college students. The results have been mixed.
State Board could name interim Boise State president Friday
An interim president would be expected to lead BSU during the transition after Bob Kustra retires June 30.
Ybarra’s new chief deputy says he’s up for the challenge
Challis Superintendent Peter McPherson joins the SDE next month.
U of I president to leave in 2019
The State Board is now searching for presidents to lead both the University of Idaho and Boise State University. INSIDE: Remarks from Chuck Staben.
State Board plans to move quickly to name interim BSU president
Outgoing Boise State President Bob Kustra still plans to retire late next month.
Idaho Falls rescinds all-day kindergarten pilot
Enrollment was lower than expected and not worth the cost.
Eligible for financial aid, nearly a million students never get it
In Idaho, and across the nation, state scholarship programs run out of money before running out of eligible applicants. Aspiring low-income college students often feel the pain.