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NIC remains accredited — for now
In what NIC is calling a “neutral decision,” a regional panel is keeping the embattled Coeur d’Alene-based community college’s accreditation intact, for up to 12 months.
Opponents file lawsuit over new transgender bathroom law
The complaint, filed in federal court Thursday evening, describes the new bathroom law as a “solution in search of a problem.”
West Bonner trustees discuss November levy proposal
While the meeting focused on finding ways to salvage extracurricular and co-curricular activities, like band or drama, trustees talked about another levy attempt in November.
Embattled West Bonner school board leaders face recall next month
Five precincts vote on Aug. 29: Old Town, West Priest River, East Priest River, Edgemire and Laclede.
Statehouse showdown over U of I-Phoenix discussion escalates
State Board of Education members entered Friday with two options: declare a do-over, or dig in for a courtroom fight with Attorney General Raul Labrador. They chose the latter.
Analysis: How Idaho’s troubled Empowering Parents vendor expanded its national brand
Odyssey made its Idaho work a centerpiece of its successful bid to run Iowa’s education savings account program. At least publicly, Odyssey gave no inkling of the problems plaguing Idaho’s Empowering Parents microgrant program.
West Bonner approves forensic audit and settlement with former superintendent
Trustees dodged accusations of lying and corruption as they methodically worked through Wednesday’s agenda items.
Highland High to open in the fall, but long-term plans are undecided
Architects presented possibilities to Pocatello-Chubbuck trustees and officials on Wednesday.
Fruitland City Council to consider academy’s appeal Monday
The estimated $7.5 million campus would serve grades 7-12 and include new academic buildings, a gym and cafeteria.
Charters ask for better communication and more peer networking
This year’s stakeholder survey received 88 responses from administrators, school board members and parents.