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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Boise administers student wellness survey for third year
The anonymous opt–in survey will reach 4,000 students at 14 schools.
Education experts voice concern about school vouchers at policy forum
Rep. Julie Yamamoto, R- Caldwell, assured attendees that this would be an ongoing issue in the 2024 legislature session.
U.S. Court of Appeals temporarily blocks enforcement of student bathroom ban
After judge denied a request for a preliminary injunction, plaintiffs filed an appeal.
No ruling, no timetable: Open meeting lawsuit remains in play
A 90-minute hearing left the case in limbo. And that uncertainty, in turn, continues to cast a shadow over the proposed University of Idaho-University of Phoenix megadeal.
Science scores stagnate, and most students are not proficient
INSIDE: Top 10 lists, and results by grade level and demographic.
Fact Check: Are Idaho kids outperforming peers in early literacy? It’s questionable
State Department officials proclaimed that students were ahead of the curve. But that was based on faulty comparisons.
Idaho releases first state revenue report following transition to Luma system
Income, corporate and sales taxes come in at a combined $38.8M behind state projections.
Coeur d’Alene trustee’s residency issue quickly resolved
A citizen from Zone 1 incorrectly believed the trustee had relocated to Post Falls and no longer within the district.
Sensor triggers accidental lockdown at Lake City High
Several law enforcement agencies rushed to the false alarm.
At Idaho State, Shoshone-Bannock students say they were often misunderstood or unseen
“Native Americans are always an afterthought,” one student said.