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Supreme Court throws a wrench into U of I’s timetable
The court will hear oral arguments in June, as it takes up Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s challenge to the University of Idaho’s proposed purchase. That means a nonbinding, but looming, May 31 deadline will likely go by the boards.
Updated: Salmon superintendent quits, teacher takes over as district prepares to run a bond
Trustees are seeking funding for a new Pre-K-8 school in a community that’s denied a dozen previous bond asks.
Statehouse roundup, 3.1.24: Unanimous vote propels Phoenix resolution to House floor
INSIDE: A bill targeting public subsidies of teachers’ unions is headed for the House floor.
Statehouse roundup, 2.29.24: Lawsuit could torpedo Phoenix purchase, State Board member says
Also Thursday: A proposal to create a new state office of early childhood is heading to the House floor.
An increasing number of co-ops provide services to homeschool families
The U.S. Census Bureau says 10% of Idaho families homeschool their children.
Idaho Secretary of State’s Office launches revamped Vote Idaho website
New website billed as one-stop election resource for candidates and voters alike.
Statehouse roundup, 2.28.24: Green defends Phoenix purchase in tense committee hearing
INSIDE: House committee advances bill to create regional appointments to the State Board of Education.
Branden Durst files intent to sue two education agencies for $1.25 million
The former West Bonner leader claims the Department of Education and State Board of Education caused “professional, emotional and reputational harm.”
Charter law promises innovation and school choice
“I would contend that charter schools are perhaps more popular, more successful in Idaho than any other place in our great nation,” said Gov. Brad Little.
U of I funnels $7.3 million of Phoenix consulting to Green’s former employer
The University of Idaho has run up more than $10 million of consulting costs — and counting. If the University of Phoenix purchase falls through, the U of I might be forced to eat the costs.