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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Report: Idaho’s full-day kindergarteners outpace half-day students in reading
New research on Idaho’s mix of kindergarten offerings found one researcher calling for change in Idaho Thursday.
Analysis: Campus demographics are changing — and that carries political implications
More of Idaho’s college students are coming from outside Idaho. That could affect the way Idaho’s elected officials view an embattled higher education system, and where they decide to spend taxpayer dollars.
Over two dozen Idaho educators disciplined last school year
About half of the cases focused on inappropriate or sexual conduct with students, a new state report shows.
State Board shifts to enrollment-based K-12 funding model, again
The decision carries major implications for K-12 funding this school year. Also, find out why the board surveyed student on their politics, and what respondents said.
A transformative trend: Idaho draws more of its college students from out of state
A majority of Boise State’s first-year undergrads came from outside the state, for the first time in school history. And that’s just one snapshot. The face of the Idaho college campus is changing, likely for years to come.
From farmer to sailor to educator: A ‘servant leader’ will soon retire
Harold Nevill will step down as superintendent of an Idaho alternative school. He’ll leave behind clear instructions for his successor.
Boise keeps mask mandate — for now
After more than an hour of testimony and debate Monday night, trustees decided to maintain status quo.
With eyes on redistricting, candidates are filling a legislative battleground
All three sitting District 15 lawmakers have confirmed their tentative plans, as have two other Statehouse hopefuls.
Education news across Idaho
It’s Computer Science Education Week in Idaho, and statewide art contest opens for kids in grade 7-12
Commission approves new charter school, denies another
The seven-member state panel gave the green light to a North Idaho school, and a thumbs down to an online school.