K-12 funding
‘I didn’t want to compete with myself:’ Critchfield says budget request focuses on one priority
Why is the state superintendent seeking less money for her top legislative priority from 2026? Debbie Critchfield discussed the funding proposal she submitted a week ago — and the political calculus behind it.
Kevin Richert's analysis
Next winter, Idaho will spend about $6 billion — but it’s pretty much carved up already
Intercollegiate athletics
CWI seeks national affiliation for its fledgling sports program
Student Achievement
Eighty-six Idaho students named 2027 National Merit Semifinalists
Standardized Tests
Test scores: At-risk students continue to fall behind
Enrollment
Kuna schools have hundreds of empty seats
People moves
Gov. Little appoints new State Board members
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The EdNews Show Ep. 3: Talking elections with Jaclyn Kettler
All 105 legislative seats and seven statewide offices are up for grabs. A U.S. Senate candidate dropped out. Plus Idahoans will vote on the state’s near-total abortion ban.
Special Series
The Idaho School Benefit Trust ran out of money in 2026 — leaving nearly 100 districts and charters to confront a health insurance crisis that had been building for years.
The trust’s fund balance fell from $22.5 million in 2021 to $2.1 million in just four years. Manager Debbie Hainke notified members of a shortfall in July but has declined to provide members or EdNews with financial documents.
EdNews has tracked the trust’s unraveling through public records, interviews and reporting. Our continuing coverage will investigate the ultimate cost to teachers and taxpayers.
Spelling it Out
This series aims to break down complex terms, ideas, and jargon in education and become a resource for taxpayers, educators, parents, and students.