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Barbara Morgan joins national public schools ad campaign

The former NASA astronaut and Idaho teacher will appear in ads touting public schools alongside “Magic” Johnson and other celebrities.

Teresa Luna hired as state emergency planner

For four years, Luna had been a central player in the Idaho Education Network broadband project collapse.

State board executive director resigns

Mike Rush has accepted a similar position with the South Dakota Board of Regents.

Legislature passes child support bill during special session

House passed child support bill 49-21 late Monday afternoon.

An education conversation with Sen. Keough

One of Idaho’s longest-serving lawmakers shares her thoughts about education and the 2015 Legislature.

Trustee races: Sleepy, or transformative?

Traditionally, School Board races are low-key affairs. But can some of next week’s elections reshape politics at the local level?

Ballot measures: Three districts will try again Tuesday

At issue, again, are bond issues in Bonneville and Notus districts, and a supplemental levy in Horseshoe Bend.

Boise school trustees approve new pre-K pilot program

Members of the Boise School Board and Boise City Council have approved a pre-K pilot program that will operate out of Hawthorne and Whitney elementary schools within the city’s Vista neighborhood.

Teacher pleads guilty in Caldwell schools theft case

Elysa G. Skousen will pay restitution to the Caldwell School District and has agreed to surrender her Idaho teaching certificate for two years after pleading guilty to lesser charges.