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Boise State to net $128 million in new multimedia deal

The restructured — and extended — multimedia agreement should put Boise State athletics in line with schools in college football’s power conferences, Athletic Director Jeramiah Dickey told the State Board.

District 6: Investing in education is a top priority for both candidates

Rep. Lori McCann defeated Democrat Trish Carter-Goodheart the last time they met in 2022.

Hundreds of thousands spent in support and opposition of Idaho’s Proposition 1

Reports from Idaho Secretary of State show Prop 1 supporters have raised $2.8M, while several political committees have spent hundreds of thousands to oppose it.

New teachers feel unprepared — Critchfield is calling on colleges of education to change that

Her proposal “would be a very significant addition to what we do with our prep programs,” and would take time to develop.

District 15: House candidates disagree sharply on Launch

The debate over the postsecondary grant program has cut somewhat along party lines. And that’s the case in this Boise battleground district.

District 29: Pocatello rematch could carry big education implications

Here’s where the candidates stand on key education issues.

District 15 House hopefuls differ on private school choice, facilities law

Rep. Steve Berch, D-Boise, a three-term incumbent, adamantly opposes using taxpayer dollars for private school choice. Republican challenger Annette Tipton says she is open to the idea.

Two North Idaho districts seek continuation of multimillion dollar levies

But a new tax relief law means locals might pay less out of pocket if the measures are approved.

Commissioners discuss support for struggling schools

Members reviewed the impacts of the Accelerating Public Charter Schools Act that passed the Legislature earlier this year. 

While teacher retention rates are higher, long-term workforce concerns persist

The slight uptick reverses a multiple-year trend of post-pandemic declines in the statewide teacher retention rate.