News

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

Trustees to consider state-funded pre-K programs

It’s a top issue slated for this year’s Idaho School Boards Association convention this week in Boise.

Schools pioneer new STEM certifications

The Idaho STEM Action Center has recognized four schools for earning robust STEM certifications new to the state.

West Ada pitches idea to ease burden on bond issues

The proposal will go before trustees this week during the annual convention of the Idaho School Boards Association.

About half of students score at grade level on new reading test

This fall, K-3 students took a new test designed to offer a more complete measure of reading skills. State officials say the 2018 scores should not be compared with numbers from the previous test.

What’s next for education? Big changes loom in Legislature

Expect changes in committee leadership following the elections.

Middleton reinstates teachers involved in costume controversy

“There is nothing more than love and commitment in the hearts of these teachers,” the superintendent wrote.

Election 2018: What happened, and what it means for 2019 and beyond

Elections have consequences. And implications. Let’s spin Tuesday night’s election results forward.

Ybarra re-elected in close superintendent’s race

The Republican incumbent won by a 17,000-vote margin over her Democratic challenger.

Little wins Idaho’s governor race

In other news, the College of Western Idaho’s levy failed as did bond measures in Middleton.

Live blog and election results

Numbers, news and analysis from Election Night 2018.