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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.
Analysis: This year’s tuition and fee increases, and what they mean
The cost of college is going up in Idaho this fall. Here’s what that means.
Green: U of I has ‘a couple different paths’ on Phoenix
“There is a desire to continue to move this along,” the University of Idaho president told State Board of Education members Wednesday morning. “We’re trying to figure out what that’s going to look like.”
Idaho Falls staff reels from board decisions to cut jobs, change schedules
Trustees slash budget after realizing the district was overspending by about $4 million annually.
Schools must adopt new special education manual
Families who believe their child was incorrectly denied special education services can request an evaluation — and districts have to listen.
Nampa trustees narrowly vote to adopt four-day schedule
School board members contemplated child care and other “unknowns” but fell back on successes in other districts.
Teacher recruitment events report growing interest in the profession
The number of interested educators increased by 170% over two years ago, the last time the teacher recruitment event was held.
CDA eyes staff reductions, closing a school — but steers away from four-day calendar
One of the issues contributing to the district’s financial distress is declining enrollment.
Libraries now face a complex question: What’s ‘harmful’ to minors?
“Until it’s litigated — and it’ll probably be litigated at some point — we don’t really know where we’re at,” one library director said.
Districts to ask patrons for $209 million in local bonds and levies
West Ada and Pocatello have the largest asks. Find out what’s on your ballot.