Earned autonomy
Few Idaho schools may use new spending flexibility this year
The “earned autonomy” program took effect July 1, but the Idaho Department of Education is still developing the application process, and some local leaders are more eager to participate than others.
Trustee turnover
Former Nampa school board chair resigns
School Board Business
Lake Pend Oreille trustees vote to relocate alternative school
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The Kevin Richert Podcast
Episode 104: A pre-session preview for 2026
Shakeups at the Statehouse.
A shortage of money.
And an election year.
It’s shaping up to be a turbulent 2026 legislative session. Which means it could be a long session as well.
To set the stage for the Jan. 12 kickoff of the session — and beyond — Kevin Richert and Ryan Suppe sit down with Idaho School Boards Association deputy director Quinn Perry and Idaho Education Association assistant executive director Matt Compton.