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

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.

U of I accreditors complete review of Phoenix purchase

Accreditors did not weigh in on the merits — or the financial implications — of the $685 million purchase. The U of I says the completed review brings the deal “one step closer” to the finish line.