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Judge takes up motion to disqualify Labrador from State Board lawsuit
“What we are asking for is a level playing field,” lawyer Trudy Fouser told District Judge Jason Scott Thursday. A ruling could come within a week.
Voter turnout expected to double in West Bonner recall election
Facing an uncertain future, trustee Susan Brown asked the community to allow their new superintendent a chance to prove himself.
‘There’s a lot to celebrate:’ State Board focuses on an embattled program’s future
On Wednesday, State Board of Education members and staff hailed the education microgrant program’s successes — and new safeguards designed to prevent problems that have plagued the program’s launch.
State Board launches all-out defense against attorney general’s lawsuit
The four court motions represent the State Board of Education’s most concerted push against Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s lawsuit.
State Board’s deadline to fix violations forces West Bonner board into action
Trustees gave superintendent Branden Durst until Aug. 31 to apply for his emergency provisional certificate.
Charter school demand continues to outpace charter growth
The more than 10,700 students on waitlists don’t include anticipated demand from communities without a charter school.
In the Internet age, most Idaho school boards do not video their meetings
Those who do, say it promotes transparency. Those who don’t, say it discourages participation and allows for outside interference.
Appeals court keeps transgender athlete law on pause
The ruling does not decide whether the law will ultimately stand.
Court temporarily blocks enforcement of Idaho transgender bathroom law
In Roe v. Critchfield, plaintiffs allege state’s school bathroom law discriminates against transgender students.
Grant applications to expand CTE programs surpass $22 million
Most are from rural and remote schools, just what state superintendent Debbie Critchfield wanted to see happen.