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

Revenues roared back in June, allowing Idaho to breathe a sigh of relief

“It’s very fair to say this is the best possible outcome we hoped for.”

Sports can mean everything to teens. They did to me.

I feel for those who might miss out on senior year activities that — for me — became lifelong memories.

Analysis: Idaho’s fast-track, $4 million leap into digital higher ed

With an infusion of federal cash — and a sense of urgency driven by a pandemic — the state is hoping to step up its digital higher education game.

Little, State Board of Education push for schools to reopen

Local school officials are still expected to come up with their own local reopening plans.

Legal fees in Ybarra lawsuit approach $220,000

David Leroy alone will receive nearly $77,000. He represented state superintendent Sherri Ybarra in an unsuccessful lawsuit against the Legislature and the State Board of Education.

Idaho Falls plans for in-person learning this fall

The news follows similar announcements from East Idaho’s Madison, West Side and Jefferson school districts.

Fewer teachers apply for master educator premiums

This is the last class of applicants because the Legislature is phasing out the financial reward program.

President Trump sent a clear message to public schools and universities: Get open

“We’re very much going to put pressure on governors and everybody else to reopen the schools,” Trump said Tuesday. Idaho Gov. Brad Little will respond on Thursday.