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U of I, former law school professor agree on $750,000 settlement
Shaakirrah Sanders sued the U of I in June 2019, alleging “insulting, humiliating and/or discriminatory conduct related to her gender or race.” The university denied all wrongdoing.
Analysis: The U of I’s Phoenix purchase is a federal case — and a complicated one
Supporters say the University of Phoenix purchase would thrust University of Idaho into a national education spotlight. But the deal would also entangle the U of I in some gnarly federal education issues.
Reading scores for thousands of Idaho students found to be inaccurate
Despite the reporting delay and inaccurate datasets, the Dallas-based company Istation is set to receive $723,570 for its one-year contract.
State Board blocks Durst’s emergency path to superintendency
The West Bonner leader must meet the five endorsement requirements, as all other current superintendents have done without exception.
Court hears arguments on controversial transgender bathroom law
After getting a stamp of approval from the 2023 Legislature, the law has been embroiled in a fierce legal debate since early July.
Modified bus routes concern Coeur d’Alene parents
Gregory Mills is worried about the safety of his grandchildren.
Pocatello, Middleton, Nampa approve multimillion-dollar ballot measures
Get the details on the latest school board business here.
Higher ed seeks $7.8 million to address inflation, pay raises
The line items appear in budget requests to Gov. Brad Little’s office. Over the next several months, Little and legislators will sort out next year’s state budgets.
Three U.S. senators urge U of I to ditch Phoenix purchase
Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn, Richard Durbin, D-Ill., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., say the purchase threatens the U of I’s financial health — and the U of I’s good name.
Parental panel opposes using grants for private school tuition
While nonbinding, the vote from a parental advisory panel foreshadows a school choice debate that appears almost certain to resurface during the 2024 legislative session.