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]

Bedke codes with kids for Computer Science Education Week

Idaho’s lieutenant governor visited Whittier Elementary as part of Hour of Code, an annual event meant to inspire students to learn programming. 

Did new school facilities funding lower property taxes? It depends

Some districts have leveraged the new funding into higher levies, but lawmakers are warning against that.

U.S. education secretary visits Boise schools to announce grant, discuss mental health

A roundtable discussion focused on the value of community school programs, which are set for a boost with the new grant funding.

Here are the highest-paid K-12 school administrators in Idaho

Find out how much your district’s superintendent earns.

‘Continue to help us’: Critchfield, Little address school trustees

Wednesday kicked off the three-day convention at the Boise Centre, where trustees are participating in workshops, crafting a legislative platform and networking.

West Ada trustees remove ‘sexually explicit’ library book about teens fighting rape culture

Trustees praised the book’s subject matter but said it includes too much sexual content to warrant access for teenagers without parental oversight.

Trustees to consider resolutions on funding formula, open enrollment

One resolution proposes a “philosophical direction” for the funding formula debate.

Commission narrows search for director, welcomes new members

The candidate search comes amid a year marked by turmoil and turnover.

After student, teacher deaths, Boise school leaders urge mental health aid

The board president and superintendent urged students, parents and staff to use mental health resources.