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UPDATED: West Bonner trustees mum on buyout for former superintendent — a potential open meetings violation

It’s the latest wrinkle in contentious efforts to replace Jackie Branum.

UPDATED: West Bonner trustees one step closer to finalizing Durst hire

But distrust between trustees and community members lingers.

West Bonner superintendent controversy stokes broader question: who should lead Idaho school districts?

Requirements to become a superintendent are stringent. Durst says they’re too much.

Traditional storyteller brings Nez Perce culture to curriculum

About 60 educators attended Harry Slickpoo’s seasonal rounds presentation at the Nez Perce National Historical Park Visitor Center east of Lewiston.

Educators share lessons and memories from Indian Education Summit

“It’s important for both viewpoints to be included in the curriculum, not just one or the other,” an Indian Education summit attendee said.

West Bonner board strikes Durst repeal, tables contract discussion

Despite audience objections, Wednesday’s special meeting quickly adjourned around the eight-minute mark

Leaders recognize lack of Native American educators as concern

“There has to be specific attention to how we attract our Native students into thinking about being a teacher,” state superintendent Debbie Critchfield said.

Commission hires new director, welcomes new commissioner

INSIDE: Commenters call out overregulation and errors.

Homeschoolers discuss how to navigate an unconventional learning experience

Convention speaker Jenny Nelson talked about finding dinosaur bones and watching buffalo herds. “You can’t duplicate this inside your house with a textbook.”