Money matters
Some districts cut, others hold steady as new fiscal year nears
Trustees across Idaho are planning expenses for 2026-27 — from teacher salaries to curriculum and utility costs. And this year, many have fewer dollars to spend.
Higher education
Governor issues executive order launching Workforce Pell council
SCHOOL BOARD BUSINESS
Vallivue trustee resigns, board approves superintendent pay raise
Educator Ethics
Standards commission disciplines 8 educators
Boise School District
‘Trust was broken:’ Parents speak on sexual abuse claim against Boise
Taxpayer funding
State rule could restrict how parents spend virtual school dollars
Administrator pay
Boise trustees approve contract, salary for incoming superintendent
Boise School District
UPDATED: Boise settles teacher’s mouse infestation lawsuit for $720,000
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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.