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]

Kuna trustees extend interim superintendent, cancel Election Day classes

The trustees also rejected a request, filed by a former school board candidate, to remove Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye” from the high school library.

Teachers’ union endorses Prop. 1, candidates in 22 legislative districts

The various endorsements came from either Idaho Education Association’s members, board of directors or political action committee.

UPDATE: Eagle library board relocates 23 books after closed-door deliberation

A new law directs libraries to implement procedures allowing patrons to challenge content they consider “harmful” for minors. It’s unclear who filed the complaints because the city withheld their names.

Critchfield: Idaho is ‘hard at work’ on school safety

The superintendent weighed in on a new executive order targeting gun violence from the Biden administration.

State revokes four teaching certificates

One teacher, who has already been convicted for violating state law, sent nude photos to students. Another had sexual conversations with an AI bot during class.

Legislative committee looks to curb youth vaping

In 2021, nearly 18% of Idaho high school students said they used e-cigarettes.

This little-known group is issuing $1 billion in school facilities bonds. Here’s how

The Idaho State Building Authority has been working for months behind the scenes to sell the initial bond — its highest-value venture in 50 years.

Deputy superintendent to resign from state department

A news release didn’t mention a reason for Cantrell’s departure, but the superintendent offered a grateful send-off.

Labrador accuses education leaders of sowing ‘strife and conflict’ over new parental consent law

The attorney general sent a letter to state superintendent Debbie Critchfield offering guidance on a new law that requires parental consent for health treatment on minors.