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Two Idaho students earn national recognition

The award is granted based on academic merit and community leadership and service.

Favorite Teachers: Caldwell lawmaker inspired by her high school English teacher

Our series begins today. Read about those who make a lifelong impact. And tell us about other teachers we should recognize.

Idaho’s teacher retention rate drops, but 9 of 10 still stay in the profession

The hundreds of openings are a statewide concern. INSIDE: Find out the rates over time in your district or charter.

Trustees agree to gather voter opinions using in-house resources

They want to find out why a recent bond proposal was rejected.

Some Kuna developers volunteer to help pay for schools, others don’t

A consulting firm projects annual growth of 515 homes in the school district. And after voters rejected a March bond proposal, school official are seeking other ways to build more schools.

Dozens of last-minute supplemental levy comments dominate trustees’ agenda

The board adopted policy 3018 that requires students to use the restroom, changing facilities, and overnight sleeping quarters designated by biological sex.

Boise trustee to resign in June

Plus, an update on a new dress code proposal.

State on the clock to roll out $20 million in grants

The one-time grant dollars can cover secure entryways, new camera systems and other one-time upgrades. But schools can’t use the money to hire guards or SROs.

Idaho’s 18-year-old school board member talks on youth voice and right-wing extremism

National news organization The 74 caught up with Boise’s Shiva Rajbhandari, who’s juggling the responsibilities of senior year alongside oversight of Idaho’s second largest district.