Ryan Suppe

Senior reporter Ryan Suppe covers education policy, focusing on K-12 schools. He previously reported on state politics, local government and business for newspapers in the Treasure Valley and Eastern Idaho. A Nevada native, Ryan enjoys golf, skiing and movies. Follow him on Twitter: @ryansuppe. Contact him at [email protected]

What does ‘fair, responsible, transparent, accountable’ mean in private school choice?

Gov. Brad Little gave lawmakers four targets to win his support for private education subsidies. Here’s what those could look like in practice.

Statehouse roundup, 1.15.25: House speaker introduces bill to cut ‘unnecessary’ laws

“I guarantee that you can go in some of these agencies right now…and they can tell you where the bodies are buried,” said House Speaker Mike Moyle, R-Star.

Critchfield echoes governor on private school choice: Spending must be accountable

“I didn’t hear anything…that tells me he’s changed his mind around accountability or transparency, and I’ve had the same stance.”

Little calls for $50 million for private school expenses

A private school choice measure must be “fair, responsible, transparent and accountable,” said the governor in his annual address. INSIDE: His speech in full and budget proposal.

Low-income students, religious schools, urban areas: Who will benefit from a school choice program?

Nearly two in three private schools are affiliated with a religion and most are in urban areas.

A blueprint or cautionary tale for Idaho? Arizona’s $800 million school choice program is popular but unruly

One point — and maybe only one point — on which supporters and opponents can agree: It’s been popular. And that’s either a selling point or a cause for concern. Is Idaho sold?

Is 2025 the year of private school choice in Idaho? ‘Several’ bills could be coming

Idaho is one of a few Republican-dominated states that has yet to adopt a program subsidizing private school tuition, through vouchers, education savings accounts or tax credits.

West Ada enacts mandatory reporting of discrimination after parents speak out about racism

Parents lobbied for district-level reporting to find out how pervasive discrimination is in West Ada schools.

State Board mulls new directives to restrict DEI on campus

The resolution comes as lawmakers have sparked a renewed interest in DEI.

Christian lobbying group pushes for Bible reading in public schools

Schools would be required to read 20 verses daily, culminating in a full reading of the Bible over 10 years.