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]

Idaho lagged behind neighboring states in teacher pay last year

The State Board of Education has said more competitive salaries in bordering states could be hurting Idaho’s teacher retention.

Conservative incumbent faces PTA mom in Middleton primary

Like in other GOP races, school choice separates the candidates. Nichols wants to spend public funds on private education, while Bishop is skeptical.

Education committee chair defends record amid right-wing primary challenge

Yamamoto says she favored local control on issues like libraries and guns in schools. Her opponent says she has a “liberal” record.

Nampa rivals duel over education spending in repeat primary

While Lenney has called his opponent a “big spender,” Agenbroad says the incumbent has risked defunding services Nampans value, like public education.

EdNews recognized for achievement in journalism

EdNews received 16 awards, including seven first place prizes, for its work last year.

New lawsuit challenges Idaho’s Blaine Amendment

The lawsuit argues that the state’s ban on taxpayer resources going to religious institutions unconstitutionally violates religious freedom and free speech rights.

Report card: What Critchfield accomplished — and didn’t — this session

Critchfield accomplished one of her top priorities but others fizzled after failing to garner support among lawmakers.

Nampa trustees narrowly vote to adopt four-day schedule

School board members contemplated child care and other “unknowns” but fell back on successes in other districts.

Libraries now face a complex question: What’s ‘harmful’ to minors?

“Until it’s litigated — and it’ll probably be litigated at some point — we don’t really know where we’re at,” one library director said.

Little signs pronouns bill

The bill bars teachers from referring to a student by a name or pronoun that doesn’t align with their birth sex, unless the teacher has parental consent.