Photo Essay: An elementary school’s onsite day care makes teachers feel “seen” and “respected”

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It’s a retention tool as much as it is a way to ensure youngsters are prepared when they enter kindergarten.

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The Legislature’s K-12 budgeter-in-chief faces a high-profile primary

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IEA plans to keep its May endorsements hush-hush

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State Board gives U of I go-ahead to begin housing expansion

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Idyllic campus is grounded in classical teaching and the outdoors

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UPDATED: Governor, superintendent endorse legislative candidates

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Episode 96: A postsesssion conversation with Debbie Critchfield

A full and chaotic 94-day legislative session finally wrapped up on Wednesday.

So how did Debbie Critchfield fare in her second session as state schools superintendent?

Kevin Richert and Ryan Suppe interview Critchfield about what happened — and didn’t happen — with proposals that were on her radar for the session.

Idaho Education News · Episode 96

On May 17, the University of Idaho abruptly announced its plan to acquire the University of Phoenix, sending shockwaves through the state’s education and political circles.

At $685 million, it could be the largest and most polarizing transaction in Idaho higher education history. The U of I insists the deal will be a moneymaker. But Phoenix, a for-profit online giant with an enrollment of 85,000 students, is saddled with a checkered history and a tarnished reputation.

Idaho Education News’ Kevin Richert has closely followed this story for months, breaking news and fighting for the public’s right to know.

See the highlights of his coverage »

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Photo Essay: An elementary school’s onsite day care makes teachers feel “seen” and “respected”

Senate Education chair faces a Republican primary rematch

“I can be mom and teacher:” Schools tackle child care needs to keep staff in classrooms

EdNews recognized for achievement in journalism

In depth: Idaho’s costliest — and maybe most bitter — legislative primary

The Legislature’s K-12 budgeter-in-chief faces a high-profile primary

School leadership

2024 elections

Special education services

Higher education

School choice

Primary election 2024

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IEA plans to keep its May endorsements hush-hush

State Board gives U of I go-ahead to begin housing expansion

U of I president folds $4,250 into GOP legislative primaries

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On May 17, the University of Idaho abruptly announced its plan to acquire the University of Phoenix, sending shockwaves through the state’s education and political circles.

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