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Boise teachers and leaders revisit a controversial grading policy
Originally published July 21 on IdahoEdNews.org. The Boise School District's controversial grading system is coming under scrutiny by teachers who say it allows both high- and low-achieving students to "game the system" and bypass learning without consequences. But district administrators are doubling down on the seven-year policy and say it's just a first step toward a necessary reinvention of an obsolete grading system. ...
Massive Local Art Gallery To Take Over Boise This Summer
Boise is an amazing place to live especially because we have some of the most creative people in the country living here. Boise also highlights all of these artists in extremely cool ways. Every year Treefort Music Festival and Boise Music Festival features dozens of local artists and bands. When you're walking around Boise you can also see some of the amazing art work featured on traffic boxes and murals throughout the city.
You Won’t Believe How Many New Apartments Are Planned For Boise
If you find yourself in the "Idaho is full, go live somewhere else" camp when it comes to people relocating to Boise, we're already getting the feeling you won't like what's coming next. There are numerous developers who have plans for massive apartment complexes in Boise. This probably isn't very...
Gruesome 2004 Idaho Case Will Be Featured on New True Crime Series
Another true crime television series is about to take viewers to Rexburg, Idaho. We’re sure when you hear the words “true crime,” “Rexburg” and “Idaho” in the same sentence you’d assume it’s another look at the Daybell-Vallow case. With how profile...
Redfish Lake Recreation Complex set to reopen in stages after Bench Lake Fire closed the area
BOISE, Idaho — The Redfish Lake Recreation Complex, that was recently threatened by wildfires, is starting to reopen. Located within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA), the complex will open in phases, with the first one starting on Friday. It is currently closed due to an emergency order due to the Bench Lake Fire, which started just one mile west of the lake on July 11.
Boise State Roster Countdown 2024: Day 36, Cole Miller
Can you feel it, folks? We are almost down to a month’s worth of days till kick off. With 36 Days we have– Safety Cole Miller. Signed in the spring of last year. He had two offers, one from Idaho State. He knew what was up though. Nickname.
Three killed, including two 4-year-old boys, after pontoon boat capsizes on Lake Powell
PAGE, Arizona (KUTV) — Three people, including two four-year-old boys, died after a pontoon boat with families from Utah and Idaho on it capsized on Lake Powell. The incident happened just before 3:20 p.m. Friday. The National Park Service Glen Canyon Regional Communications Center was alerted of an overturned...
University MBA leaders recognized in Idaho Business Review power lists
Idaho Business Review named three College of Business and Economics MBA leaders to their most influential business leaders in the state list, as well as lists that highlight workforce education professionals. Ben Quintana, adjunct faculty for all four MBA programs at Boise State, was included on the Most Influential Business...
Breaking News: Kroger Albertsons Merger Paused
Despite the halt, the much-hyped Kroger Albertsons merger holds potential benefits. The deal, if it were to proceed, would allow the two largest grocery chains to combine resources nationwide. Proponents argue that this would enable the company to better compete against retail giants like Walmart and Amazon, potentially leading to improved services and offerings for consumers. 
ICYMI: Idaho Fish and Game Commission Meeting July 24
Watch the full recap of the July 24 Idaho Fish and Game Commission Meeting in Pocatello. Topics covered include: the 2024-2030 Elk Management Plan, 2025-2027 Fisheries Seasons, and proposed legislation to allow limited spearfishing of some game fish. 00:00:05 - Opening Comments. 00:01:40 - Review of Public Comment. 00:09:21 -...
FEMA approves funds to help combat Gwen Fire in Idaho
BOTHELL, Wash. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist with firefighting costs for the Gwen Fire, which is currently burning in Latah County, Idaho. FEMA Region 10 Administrator Willie G. Nunn approved Idaho’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance...
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