News

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

Student journalist provides Idaho’s Panhandle with politics coverage

Wallace junior John Webb interviewed the five leading candidates for governor.

Idaho Falls OKs all-day kindergarten pilot

Idaho Falls trustees voted unanimously Wednesday to allow some schools in the district to start piloting the program. However, there are a couple caveats.  

Your guide to Tuesday’s primaries

Here are details to help you be an informed voter, on how to register and what’s on the line.

Beyond ads and endorsements: where the candidates stand on education

Here’s a rundown of distinctions between the candidates when it comes to education issues — from pre-K to Common Core to tax and spending policy.

Bonneville adopts new boundaries

Trustees approved two measures — one unanimously and the other on a 3-2 split. Both decisions impact families.

Q&A with superintendent candidates

Priorities, goals, leadership — in their own words.

Education news around Idaho

Three Idaho lawmakers honored for supporting charter schools; two students named presidential scholars; and other news.

Cristina McNeil, candidate for Congress

This is the 12th of a periodic series of interviews with candidates for state and federal office — with an emphasis on education topics.

Big number from the gubernatorial money race: $6.6 million

Meanwhile, the four candidates for state superintendent put a meager $45,392 into their statewide race in the latest filing period.

Group explores ways to improve Idaho’s go-on rate

The goal is to give recommendations to the State Board of Education in August.