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

Tiny school district makes big $67.8 million bond bet

Statewide, it’s the biggest education-related ask on a November ballot.

Cascade High seniors jump into the political process

They hosted a forum for a trustee election.

Better FAFSA: The program’s largest update in 40 years, delayed until December

Applications determine the eligibility of college students for aid like Pell grants, loans and scholarships.

Ryan Suppe joins Idaho EdNews

He’s an experienced Idaho political reporter who will cover the Legislature, state agencies and elections.

QandA with Coeur d’Alene trustee candidates

Here’s what they had to say, in their own words.

QandA with West Ada trustee candidates

Here are their answers to three questions about priorities and growth.

QandA with West Bonner trustee candidates

Three seats on the West Bonner County School Board are up for election next week. Incumbents Troy Reinbold, Carlyn Barton and Margaret Hall each face one challenger. In Zone 3, Reinbold faces challenger Elizabeth Glazier; in Zone 5, Barton faces Kathy Nash; in Zone 1, Hall faces Alan Galloway. With the election approaching, Idaho Education…

QandA with Kuna trustee candidates

Three seats on the Kuna School Board are up for election this November. Incumbents Joy Thomas, J.D. Grant and Russ Johnson each face one challenger: Hillary Lowe, Kristi Hardy and Michael Thornton. Each position is a four-year commitment. How do school trustees fit into the web of agencies and individuals that oversee what happens in…