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]

No, the Blaine Amendment isn’t ‘null and void.’ Here’s why

Five Idaho attorneys general since 1989 have been asked to analyze a constitutional provision that bars religious schools from getting state funds.

Governor claims Idaho ranks in the Top 10 for starting teacher pay. That’s a stretch

Idaho Education News analyzed five years of salary data to find the truth.

Statehouse roundup, 1.10.24: New bill to restrict library material introduced

The legislation calls for $250 in statutory damages for libraries that fail to comply.

Budget lawmakers dig into the details of governor’s education spending plans

One looming debate involves a familiar issue: the K-12 funding formula. 

State of the State: Governor proposes new funding for education facilities, Idaho launch

After visiting “crumbling” schools, Little is proposing what he calls the state’s largest ever investment in school facilities.

Republicans unveil private school tax credit proposal

The $50 million program sets aside 20% for low-income families.

Four public school issues to watch this legislative session

Familiar debates on the funding formula, vouchers, aging schools and library books will resurface at the Idaho Statehouse this year.

K-12 schools could see $162 million in cuts from attendance-based formula

Find out how the formula change will affect your school district.

Nampa to close 4 schools amid declining enrollment

The Nampa School District has lost roughly 2,000 students over the last decade and faces hundreds of millions of dollars in needed building repairs.

Department of Education gets rebrand. Here’s what it cost

The previous logo was more than 50 years old.