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Idaho Falls spent tens of thousands on attorneys for two recent cases

That’s according to invoices obtained through a public records request.

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.