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Stories about Idaho’s educators, students and policy makers plus features on bright spots in Idaho education.

Idaho schools scramble to catch up with sexual harassment requirements

Title IX has long applied to the way schools should respond to allegations of sexual harassment and assault as a form of discrimination. But K-12 schools have been slow to catch on.

Technology, tutors and T-shirts: How Idaho schools will spend a $440 million federal windfall

EdNews read and analyzed all school district and charter spending plans it could find on websites, where plans are required to be posted, and found the plans vary widely.

Can Idaho’s charter schools diversify?

An overall lack of student diversity in Idaho’s charter schools has fueled a range of efforts to bring school choice to a wider array of students. But challenges persist.

‘I took it as a challenge’: Families tell why they choose charters

It may be the school’s reputation for pushing kids academically. Or not.

Charters are among Idaho’s highest — and lowest — performing schools

Supporters can rightfully brag that, on average, Idaho’s public charter schools outperform its traditional schools in several areas. But better overall scores don’t tell the whole story.

Idaho charters still stir debate

Concerns about growth come as thousands of students flocked to public charters during the coronavirus pandemic.

Idaho’s charter schools bring choices — and challenges

Charter schools are a popular in Idaho, but issues of accessibility, achievement and pushback remain.

Facts about Idaho charter schools

Questions and confusion swirl around Idaho’s decades-old charter school movement. Here’s some history and data to help set the record straight.

West Ada’s new superintendent wants to make Idaho’s largest district nationally competitive

“I envision this day when people are calling our school district and saying, ‘Hey, what are you guys doing and can we come visit and see the amazing things that are going on.'” said Derek Bub.