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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Idaho’s virtual schools struggle
The more than 6,000 students enrolled in Idaho’s virtual schools perform well below their brick-and-mortar peers.
State Board hires two presidents
The new leaders will take over at Idaho State University and Lewis-Clark State College this summer. Their salaries were also approved on Thursday.
Meet the state superintendent candidates
Attend this free event on Tuesday or watch it live on the Idaho Education News Facebook page.
Does Idaho have a bullying problem?
Administrative reports suggest schools are mostly safe. Surveyed students say otherwise.
Do not disturb, testing in progress
Tuesday is SAT Day, when almost every high school junior in Idaho takes the college entrance exam for free.
Unfinished work: Report spotlights K-12 task force funding needs
It will take at least another $120 million to implement the recommendations from the K-12 task force, according to a new report.
In the wake of school shootings, candidates stake out differences on safety
The gubernatorial candidates split along party lines on arming teachers and gun control.
Clete Edmunson’s going home to Council
After months of turmoil in New Plymouth, the long-time Idaho educator was named the school superintendent in his hometown.
Cassia looks out of state for new leader
Jim Shank has been a school superintendent in Washington the past five years.
Wilson kicks off campaign in Preston
Democrat Cindy Wilson, vying to be Idaho’s next public schools chief, made an early campaign stop in her rural hometown. “My family homesteaded here in 1878,” she said.