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‘Everything is on the table:’ Idaho State looks at the practicality of buying a medical school

The feasibility review is in its early stages, Idaho State University President Robert Wagner said Monday. It’s unclear how much it would cost to acquire the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, or where the state or the university would get the money.

The top 10 highest paid K-12 school administrators in Idaho

A third superintendent now makes over $200,000.

Blaine County’s new sheriff has unique background in school safety

Morgan Ballis — combat Marine, military recruiter, academic researcher, school resource officer — is dedicated to preventing school shootings.

‘Kids are talking together:’ Students adjust to Vallivue’s new electronics policy

“It’s like it’s 1999,” assistant principal Allen Dade jokes as teens play ping-pong and color instead of staring at their phones.

Public school trustees condemn state funding for private education

Idaho board members also rejected a resolution in support of local option sales taxes for school districts.

School trustees gather in Boise for training, agenda-setting

A popular session on Thursday explored the potential harms of a private school choice program.

Mountain View trustees vote to deconsolidate, pending state and voter approval

The unanimous vote comes after months of planning and discussion.

Analysis: Idaho voters move to the right, and Idaho policy will follow

This next Legislature will be considerably more conservative, and that will impact leadership and education. 

Citizen committee approves 19% pay increase for Idaho legislators

The unanimous decision effectively rejected a proposal from legislative leaders to hike salaries by more than twice as much.

Trump has won a second term. Here’s what that means for schools

Calls to abolish the Department of Education have new momentum.