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Kids explore robotics and microelectronics at Meridian STEAM Lab
MERIDIAN, Idaho — Kids at Orchard Park Library are getting a hands-on introduction to robotics and microelectronics thanks to a weekly STEAM Lab program led by Boise State University students. WATCH | Meridian Kids Discover Robotics and Engineering at Orchard Park. The program, designed for children ages 6 to...
idahoednews.org
Richard McKenna charter employees enrolled friend, bypassed students on waitlist
MOUNTAIN HOME — An employee at Richard McKenna secondary school enrolled a student whose family they had a “strong personal relationship” with, bypassing others on the school’s waitlist, according to documents obtained by EdNews. A subsequent investigation by school leaders found that the employee directed a...
Idaho Press
West Ada approves financing for new elementary, CTE facility
MERIDIAN — As the West Ada School District prepares to open a new Lake Hazel Elementary building and a career and technical education (CTE) facility next fall, its trustees voted Monday night in favor of a participation financing agreement that would fund their construction without raising taxes. The move comes three years after House Bill 292 granted property tax relief with the creation of the School District Facilities Fund. Under the participation financing model, multiple lenders can buy portions of a loan from a lead lender, spreading out the suppliers of funding for larger projects such as these which will cost an anticipated $56.4 million. “It in all intents and purposes looks like a traditional bond. It’s got a principal component, an interest component,” said Eric Heringer, the managing director of Piper Sandler’s Idaho office. The investment bank is the loan’s underwriter. But unlike running a bond, the arrangement allows the district to take on debt without requiring approval from voters, as the leases on the buildings in question would be renewed annually. State law only requires a vote for a district’s indebtedness when the obligations exceed a year. The loan would be spread out over a course of 15
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Payette teacher awarded $75,000 at surprise school ceremony
PAYETTE — Payette High teacher Tyson Smith escorted his class to an evacuation drill Tuesday morning, thinking little of it. That was until he arrived in front of the school’s career-training education building, where a surprise ceremony in his honor was about to occur. “I was completely surprised,”...
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Homedale, Marsing developing plans to allow trained staff to carry firearms in schools
What training requirements are proposed for armed staff in Homedale?. What percentage of Marsing employees supported firearm training post-Uvalde?. Why are Homedale and Marsing schools adopting the Kimberly model for security?. Homedale and Marsing schools could eventually have specially trained staff members carrying firearms on campus, as both districts develop...
livinginthenews.com
The Weiser Way: Inaugural Hall of Fame Class Connects Generations of Wolverines
WEISER, Idaho – September 26, 2026. There were plenty of accomplishments worthy of a Hall of Fame inside the room Saturday night. A successful entrepreneur whose business grew from experiments she began as a teenager. A decorated Marine aviator whose actions helped save the life of a downed American...
Idaho State Journal
Treasure Valley laboratory to expand to ISU Meridian campus
MERIDIAN — Idaho State University has announced that its Meridian campus will gain access to more health science education with the expansion of the L.S. and Aline W. Skaggs Treasure Valley Anatomy and Physiology Laboratories, or TVAPL. This project is a collaboration between ISU, Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine and the University of Idaho, according to a news release from ISU. It was approved by the Idaho State Board of Education. Construction on this project is expected to begin in the fall and will add 16 stations to the campus’s 34-station human anatomy lab along with a two-station embalming suite. It will be a 6,130-square-foot remodel and will cost roughly $7.9 million. TVAPL is a core lab facility that offers space that combines high-quality virtual, donor-based and professional embalming education, training and research. It also provides students of every level with opportunities to further their education. Working health care professionals also have the opportunity to experience health care-specific career exploration events. Padma Gadepally, director of anatomy laboratories and clinical assistant professor, said in the news release that there are only a few facilities like TVAPL in the United States. The facility started with only 50 students but has grown to
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Once a Wolverine, Always a Wolverine: Matt Sanders Brings a Message Home to Weiser High School
WEISER, Idaho – September 25, 2026. There are Homecoming speeches about school spirit. And then there are Homecoming speeches that remind students that what they are learning about friendship, perseverance and community today may still be shaping their lives decades from now. When Weiser High School alumnus Matt Sanders...
boisedev.com
Canyon Co.’s only Catholic school applies for brand new building
St. Paul’s Catholic School could soon get a new home. The school has put in for a permit to build a new campus on 515 W. Blaine Ave. in Nampa, just over one mile from its current location. The new site is right next to St . Paul’s Catholic Church. The church relocated to this building in 2013, according to St. Paul’s website.
Arbiter Online
Boise State requires AI policies in every course syllabus
Checking your syllabus looks a little different this semester. Boise State now requires all instructors to include AI rules and guidelines in their syllabi. The Office of the Provost announced the requirement on Aug. 18, asking professors to incorporate explicit rules about AI in every course, including what purposes it should serve and when.
247Sports
Boise State president announces plans to explore project on east side of Albertsons Stadium
New Boise State president Dr. David Hahn announced in a letter to the campus community Friday that the University plans to look into 'a potential project on the east side of Albertsons Stadium and portions of south campus' which could include 'hotel, conference, event, retail, dining, housing and parking options'.
Idaho Press
Boise Schools look ahead at potential closures amid decreasing enrollment
A shrinking student population and aging facilities have led the Boise School District to reevaluate its existing schools. The district hosted several sessions Tuesday and Wednesday to bring community members into conversations surrounding future difficult decisions. Enrollment is expected to continue dropping and it is likely that the BSD will have to close schools. BSD consultant and HPM planning services Vice President Tracy Richter said that while the district considers future plans, actual actions to adapt to declining enrollment would take place two to five years from now. “This isn’t a Boise issue, this is a national issue,” Richter said. Current projections show that Boise’s enrollment of 20,970 will drop by 3,000 students over the next decade. This comes after a 2,000-student enrollment drop over the past five years. This trend isn’t unique to Boise schools, or even the Treasure Valley. Richter, who consults in districts across the nation, said he hasn’t seen a single district that isn’t losing students. The cause is theorized to be a mishmash of different factors including lower birthrates, aging populations and, in Boise’s case, a lack of housing options. “What we see is that more people are holding on to their homes longer, even
idahobusinessreview.com
Idaho’s largest universities ranked in US News best colleges list
While they didn’t crack the top 10 or even the top 100 nationwide, Idaho’s three largest institutions of higher learning did make the yearly list of U.S. News & World Report’s college rankings for 2027 from among more than 1,700 colleges analyzed across the country. The University...
boisedev.com
Parents fill gym to oppose closure of W. Ada school
West Ada Education Services Director David Reinhart couldn’t get through a presentation to some 150 parents, teachers and community members without being shouted at Tuesday night. Interruptions from the crowd were occasionally met with applause or boos. Emotions were high: In November, district leaders will decide whether to close...
idahoednews.org
Boise considers school closures amid declining enrollment
The Boise School District says it could close a number of schools, convert others, and revamp which grades attend high school and junior high as it faces declining enrollment. The district rolled out a number of proposals during virtual and in-person meetings this week it called “The Future of Boise Schools.” Meeting invitations didn’t hint at the scale of the proposed changes, but did note that final decisions have not been made.
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Parents fill McMillan Elementary gym to oppose closure
West Ada Education Services Director David Reinhart couldn’t get through a presentation to some 150 parents, teachers and community members without being shouted at Tuesday night. Interruptions from the crowd were occasionally met with applause or boos. Emotions were high: In November, district leaders will decide whether to close...
livinginthenews.com
Homecoming Tradition Takes the Field at Weiser High School’s 2026 Powder Puff Game
WEISER, Idaho – September 24th, 2026. Homecoming week at Weiser High School isn’t just about Friday night under the lights. Sometimes, some of the biggest cheers and certainly some of the biggest smiles come a little earlier in the week. The 2026 Weiser High School Powder Puff Game...
Arbiter Online
Dry campus policies meet the reality of student drinking
Alcohol use in Boise State residence halls may violate university policy, but students and housing staff say knowing the rules does not always stop students from drinking, leaving resident assistants and student conduct officials to balance enforcement with safety and education. Boise State’s campus crime log shows alcohol violations were...