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Lakeland community continues to be at odds over failed levy repercussions

Another tense meeting ends with no solutions.

State Board unanimously approves Mountain View deconsolidation plan

Residents of Grangeville, Kooskia, and Elk City will have the final say in a vote planned for May.

State Board reins in campus DEI programs

Wednesday’s vote came after a turbulent month that thrust the State Board and Idaho’s higher ed community into the national DEI debate.

The four-day calendar is prevalent. And perhaps, politically untouchable

Four-day school advocates took on some of Idaho’s most powerful elected officials this year — and won. Politicians might not be in a hurry to take this issue on again in 2025.

UPDATED: Amid a surge of student comments, State Board reworks DEI policy

The new proposal walks back one section, which would have required colleges and universities to offer success centers “dedicated to all students.” A State Board vote is expected Wednesday.

Gem Prep Online honored with distinguished school award

“Our relationships with families is key,” said principal Heather McKenna.

A blueprint or cautionary tale for Idaho? Arizona’s $800 million school choice program is popular but unruly

One point — and maybe only one point — on which supporters and opponents can agree: It’s been popular. And that’s either a selling point or a cause for concern. Is Idaho sold?

Charter Commission approves new classical academy, gives final chance to Peace Valley

A new Kuna school — Valor Classical Academy — was approved at a regular Idaho Public Charter School Commission meeting Thursday. Commissioners also gave the embattled Peace Valley Charter School, a Waldorf school in Boise, a last chance to stay open. The school has been at the center of controversy in recent years over its…