Newsletter
After a long struggle, NIC touts a fall enrollment surge
Amidst years of political infighting and administrative overhaul — crises that have threatened the college’s accreditation — North Idaho College has battled chronic enrollment decreases.
K-12 will receive record $68.2 million from endowment
The K-12 endowment payment will increase by 8.2% — but it represents a small piece of the public schools budget pie.
Title IX rewrite remains on hold in Idaho, after Supreme Court ruling
The rewrite would extend Title IX protections to LGBTQ+ students.
A conversation about education, and journalism
Idaho EdNews managing editor and CEO Jennifer Swindell and senior reporter Kevin Richert are guests on West Ada’s podcast, available Monday.
Student-designed healing garden and memorial nears completion
A dedication ceremony for the student-designed Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 21.
New Title IX rules go into effect, but not in Idaho
The White House rules extend Title IX protections, banning discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Idaho and 25 other states have filed lawsuits opposing the change.
As Launch moves into Year Two, AI could play a role in its future
The state might use artificial intelligence to verify pieces of students’ Idaho Launch applications.
Kellogg settles two First Amendment lawsuits
Former bus driver Dakota Mailloux reached an $88,000 settlement, and former student Travis Lohr received $100,000, the Coeur d’Alene Press reported Friday.
Boise State reports fundraising record; U of I giving falls from record pace
Boise State University reported $61.3 million in giving for 2023-24. The University of Idaho took in $52.5 million.
The Launch final tally: 9,180 grads will receive grants
Close to half of the state’s 21,000 graduating seniors will receive a share of the $70.8 million in Launch money.