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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.

Caldwell School District lifts mask mandate

The Caldwell board’s decision leaves West Ada and the Boise School District as the only Treasure Valley districts with mask mandates in place, per EdNews tracking.

Caldwell students aim to change perception of their alternative school

Nineteen student “ambassadors” from Canyon Springs High School are working to build community at the school, which they think gets a bad rap.

Sandpoint mayor enters governor’s race

University of Idaho graduate Shelby Rognstad becomes the second Democrat to jump in the race.

K-12 enrollment rebounds, virtual schools see declines

Thousands of students returned to school this year, reversing last year’s pandemic-driven decline.

Will federal vaccine executive order apply to all university employees?

University officials are scrambling to figure out how many employees might need to be vaccinated. Eighteen states, including Idaho, have signed on to lawsuits opposing the Biden administration executive order — which applies to federal contractors, including universities.

Education news from around Idaho

The State Department of Education’s holiday card contest is back, Boise schools are taking nominations for a new trustee and the Idaho Education Association has a new website.

Election could swing balance of power on high-profile Treasure Valley school boards

Conservatives swept races for the West Ada and Nampa school boards, triggering likely shifts in policy and power.

Lt. Gov. McGeachin’s office decreases supplemental budget request for legal fees

State cuts check to cover Idaho Press Club’s costs, but it’s still not clear if McGeachin owes her own attorney fees.

Analysis: It was an unusual school election. Or is it the new normal?

Vows to oppose mask mandates and critical race theory resonated with many voters. But now it’s time for dozens of new board members to move out of election mode.