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

Dillon says his district made a mistake reporting graduation data

The state superintendent candidate claims Wilder High’s graduation rate is much higher than reported by the State Department of Education.

Student survey plan still a go — despite reservations

The student surveys are a piece of Idaho’s plan to comply with federal education law. But some educators aren’t sold on the new survey vendor — and are worried about what will become of the results.

Idaho Education News reporter earns national fellowship

The Education Writers Association awards Kevin Richert the support to dig deeper into Idaho’s “60 percent goal.” Here’s why this is such big news for our site.

Nonini pushes for STEM high school diploma

Statehouse roundup, 2.8.18: A bill to encourage optional firearms classes is on hold, after the House Education Committee calls off a hearing.

Idaho House approves tax cut

If signed into law, HB 463 would reduce the individual and corporate income tax rates by .475 percent.

Idaho’s 2017 graduation rate unchanged from 2016

Once again, 79.7 percent of eligible students graduated.

Five finalists named in ISU president’s search

One is in-house, three are out-of-state selections and one is from Boise State.

House Education Committee again removes references to climate change

The Senate Education Committee is expected to take up the science standards next.

Teacher loan forgiveness bill returns

Statehouse roundup, 2.6.18: Calling schools “the center of our rural communities,” Rep. Sally Toone unveils a loan forgiveness bill designed to keep teachers in the classroom.