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Commission narrows search for director, welcomes new members

The candidate search comes amid a year marked by turmoil and turnover.

Idaho’s largest two-year college wants to offer its first four-year degree

But first, the State Board of Education needs to sign on.

Back to the drawing board: Shelley trustees will discuss next steps after a $67.8 million bond failure

Fewer than half of voters approved the measure, which was this election’s largest education ask.

Analysis: Another hyperlocal school election, defying prediction and pattern

Here’s a statewide dive into the high-profile trends and outliers from Tuesday’s results.

Highland principal: Pocatello’s bond loss was ‘every bit as disheartening’ as the fire

District leaders reflected on the election loss, while critics cited lack of transparency and confusion about insurance payments.

Student-led vigil to honor U of I victims on the anniversary of their deaths

Ethan Chapin, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Madison Mogen were victims of a brutal quadruple homicide on Nov. 13, 2022.

Lawmakers evaluate how to financially respond after audit into state health department

The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee, is meeting for three days this week to review budget requests by state agencies and prepare for the 2024 legislative session.

Lawmakers dig deeper into Phoenix purchase risks

Also Wednesday, the Legislature’s Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee got an early look at state superintendent Debbie Critchfield’s complicated K-12 budget proposal.

After student, teacher deaths, Boise school leaders urge mental health aid

The board president and superintendent urged students, parents and staff to use mental health resources.

Incumbent trustees fare well in high-profile races — mostly

While races for volunteer trustee seats are nonpartisan, a smattering of school board races across Idaho took on partisan and ideological overtones.