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Idaho’s supplemental levy bill rises, but the hit on property owners decreases
The reason: a 2023 property tax relief law is covering more than a fifth of the statewide supplemental levy bill.
He’s a gamer! Boise teacher recognized for his invention
Eric Olsen’s Flip 7 was named a finalist for Game of the Year and its getting rave reviews on Amazon.
West Ada enacts mandatory reporting of discrimination after parents speak out about racism
Parents lobbied for district-level reporting to find out how pervasive discrimination is in West Ada schools.
Boise State will forfeit a third volleyball match
“The decision to not continue to play in the 2024 Mountain West Volleyball Championship tournament was not an easy one,” Boise State’s statement read, in part.
Districts face rising costs for speech language pathologists
Telehealth services can cost double what districts pay to employ an SLP directly.
McMahon’s metamorphosis: Ed nominee’s journey mirrors the GOP’s turn to Trump
She once voiced a desire to cut racial achievement gaps and said private school was for those who could ‘afford it.’ She’s changed. So has the party.
Federal judge rejects motion targeting San José State volleyball player
The ruling puts Boise State and San José State on a collision course in this week’s Mountain West Conference postseason tournament — after Boise State forfeited two regular-season matches with San José State.
Nez Perce Tribe, Lapwai educators call on Critchfield to reconsider endorsement of PragerU curriculum
The Nez Perce Tribe called the curriculum a “step backward” in an official statement.
NIC enrollment climbs after fall count
However, the college is still 3% down in overall enrollment from four years ago.
State Board mulls new directives to restrict DEI on campus
The resolution comes as lawmakers have sparked a renewed interest in DEI.