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Money crunch: Thousands of families miss out on state grants

Nearly 29,000 students received a share of the microgrants. However, the state received more than 37,000 eligible applications.

Labrador appeals injunction on transgender athlete ban to U.S. Supreme Court

A district court judge and a circuit court panel blocked the state from enforcing its restrictions on transgender athletes.

Idaho officials join America250 initiative to celebrate the founding of the United States

Idaho State Historical Society to lead task force to plan events, gather oral histories and allocate grant funding to commemorate America’s 250th birthday in 2026.

Attorney general seeks to intervene in Blaine Amendment lawsuit

The lawsuit centers on whether a church can use a public school facility.

‘Every vote matters:’ Winner of Idaho’s closest legislative primary won by 4 votes

Recount in eastern Idaho district confirms Shelley resident Ben Fuhriman defeated incumbent state Rep. Julianne Young, a Republican from Blackfoot

Four incumbents will run unopposed, two others will vie for final seat

The trustee election will be conducted on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

In Payette, summer school defies stereotypes, thanks to a unique partnership

Teachers and students help each other prepare for the future.

Phoenix says it is ‘committed’ to Idaho, and negotiating with lawmakers

“This extension provides time for important collaboration with important stakeholders and leaders in Idaho, including the Idaho Legislature,” the University of Phoenix said in a statement to Idaho Education News Tuesday.

Idaho open primaries supporters submit signatures to state for final round of verification

The Idaho Republican Party came out in opposition to ranked-choice voting during the secretive Idaho Republican State Convention last month in Coeur d’Alene.

UPDATE: Superintendent shuffle: 2024 turnover at education’s helm

Find out who is stepping away, and who’s stepping in.