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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Flooding, water line breaks, asbestos scare disrupt learning at Sandpoint Middle
School leaders are looking to Legislature, local committee to determine solutions.
Final awards made for superintendent’s workforce expansion program
The Department of Education council has awarded over $43 million in six months to 58 proposals.
Oppenheimer to step down from AEYC and Boise school board
The nonprofit executive is heading to Washington, D.C., for an education policy and research position — what she called “the opportunity of a lifetime.”
Statehouse roundup, 2.19.24: Bill on immunization opt-outs heads to House
INSIDE: House Republicans reject bill to codify new bullying reporting, new bill targets public resources for teachers’ unions.
Do Math. Save a Life: Students analyze crash data in new curriculum
The math lessons allows students to explore maps and data about crashes all over Idaho, including their own neighborhoods.
Governor’s tax relief causes concern for charter facility funding
The charter school community is concerned the loss of funds would force schools to divert money from the classroom.
Statehouse roundup, 2.16.24: Bill taking on pronoun use in schools advances
MUCH MORE INSIDE: The House passes anti-mask mandate bill and the budget committee OK’s new education spending.
Caldwell tinkers with policy to pull absent teens’ driver’s licenses
The move comes as legislators consider tying more school funding to attendance.
Lawmakers threaten lawsuit to stop Phoenix purchase
The resolution sets up a high-stakes political showdown — pitting lawmakers against Gov. Brad Little and the State Board of Education, who support the Phoenix purchase.
Kuna trustees agreed to ask voters for a $5.3 million levy
Board trustees did not take up the issue of when a new bond proposal would be introduced after last year’s $111.4 million bond election failed at the polls.