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No ruling, no timetable: Open meeting lawsuit remains in play
A 90-minute hearing left the case in limbo. And that uncertainty, in turn, continues to cast a shadow over the proposed University of Idaho-University of Phoenix megadeal.
Analysis: Money makes a big mark in (some) school board elections
The Nov. 7’s trustee elections remain a mixed bag — a mishmash of spendy races and sleepy races, often within the same community. Here are case studies from three Treasure Valley school districts.
Three West Bonner trustees select a temporary superintendent
It appeared as though the board accepted the resignation of controversial leader Branden Durst, but the board’s action was unclear.
Districts to float $168 million in bond and levy asks on Nov. 7
Find out if your school district has a measure on the ballot.
Seniors plan medical, automative and construction careers with Launch grants
The new program will pay up to $8,000 toward tuition and fees for in-demand careers at trade schools or traditional universities.
Science scores stagnate, and most students are not proficient
INSIDE: Top 10 lists, and results by grade level and demographic.
Fact Check: Are Idaho kids outperforming peers in early literacy? It’s questionable
State Department officials proclaimed that students were ahead of the curve. But that was based on faulty comparisons.
Idaho releases first state revenue report following transition to Luma system
Income, corporate and sales taxes come in at a combined $38.8M behind state projections.
McCall school cultivates future scientists, one sixth-grader at a time
The McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS), a University of Idaho program, serves K-12 students through hands-on science education.
Analysis: The data about life after high school? It’s complicated.
Fewer high school graduates are going straight to college. But the demand for college scholarships is soaring. Both things can be true at the same time.