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After multi-million dollar bond losses, Pocatello, Shelley leaders seek answers

But reaching stakeholders isn’t easy.

Judge invalidates Idaho Falls’ $33 million levy for a new school

It’s back to square one for Idaho Falls trustees.

Trustees select policy positions for next legislative session

School trustees want the hiring process for paraprofessionals and nurses updated, and they do not want schools to lose money in the new funding formula.

Analysis: Get the feds out of schools? Beyond Idaho, an old debate hits a new level

In Tennessee, a committee is publicly discussing the question of refusing federal money for K-12. Idaho state superintendent Debbie Critchfield and her team are gathering data, behind the scenes.

Moving forward: West Bonner board welcomes new trustees

“It’s time to come together,” said interim superintendent Joe Kren.

Lawyers and money: Labrador, State Board spar over attorneys’ fees

Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s office and the State Board of Education have spent months arguing about closed meetings. They’re also fighting about legal bills that already exceed $81,000.

‘Continue to help us’: Critchfield, Little address school trustees

Wednesday kicked off the three-day convention at the Boise Centre, where trustees are participating in workshops, crafting a legislative platform and networking.

$19 million awarded to prepare students for in-demand careers

The Idaho Career Ready Students program awarded a total of $35 million in four months to develop CTE programs statewide

The U of I-Phoenix megadeal clears a key regulatory hurdle

The University of Phoenix’s accreditors have signed off on the deal, which would move the for-profit online university under the U of I’s umbrella. But other obstacles remain.