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BEYOND GO-ON: What high school seniors are saying about their future plans

We surveyed 80 teens about what’s next. They’re not all going to college, but they aren’t floundering, either.

BEYOND GO-ON: Four young adults talk about their diverse paths after high school

Their next steps are as unique as they are — and college is just one of many options.

BEYOND GO-ON: How my gap year changed my life — and prepared me for college

It was the only option for life after high school that sparked my interest and got me excited about my future. 

State still waiting on interest refund from contractor

A New York-based contractor — Primary Class, known also as Odyssey — collected nearly $500,000. The interest came off of $50 million in federal funding, set aside to cover the Empowering Parents education microgrant program.

Lack of details spark doubt at West Bonner budget meeting

The difference between the first summary budget on June 22 and the second on July 7 is a salary reduction of $276,763.

NewU vs. NewU: The anatomy of a U of I branding dispute

The University of Idaho dropped the brand after a lawyer for Washington, D.C.-based NewU University began demanding money.

Kuna boasts staff satisfaction, retention success in new survey

Year over year, the district has reduced the number of vacant teaching positions by 52%. There are currently eight unfilled positions. A year ago, there were 17.

Bonneville makes plans to improve bond communication

Trustees discussed how to attract more voters for the Aug. 29 bond proposal, which would fund a new elementary school and school repairs.

Analysis: Labrador-State Board legal fight transcends closed meetings

The lawsuit is a juicy political showdown between Attorney General Raúl Labrador and the State Board of Education — and by extension, Gov. Brad Little. Here’s why this case matters.

The Caldwell School District board.

Caldwell calls again for Idaho students to attend school until 18

Trustees will ask the Idaho School Boards Association to support the school-age increase during the annual November convention.