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

Kuna trustees extend interim superintendent, cancel Election Day classes

The trustees also rejected a request, filed by a former school board candidate, to remove Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye” from the high school library.

As grant program ends, state hopes to ‘change the conversation’ on safety projects

The $20 million grants might be a one-shot deal. But a new school facilities law could help the state address lingering safety issues.

Teachers’ union endorses Prop. 1, candidates in 22 legislative districts

The various endorsements came from either Idaho Education Association’s members, board of directors or political action committee.

A fourth university cancels volleyball match with San José State

Utah State University said it will not play its scheduled Oct. 23 match with San José State, according to multiple broadcast reports Wednesday.

Voting by young people has quietly been rising to unprecedented levels

Students had a decisive impact in several battleground states in 2022, and they want to do it again.

More Idaho parents feel they have a choice in schooling than national average

A research group polled over 20,000 parents and guardians nationwide.

Program officer takes Blue Cross Foundation’s role in education to a new level

The nonprofit organization was established in 2001 as a way for Blue Cross of Idaho to give back to the state.

Boise State has paid $1 million and counting to defend Big City lawsuit

The legal costs reached $989,458.55 through early August, according to public records released by the university.

State revokes four teaching certificates

One teacher, who has already been convicted for violating state law, sent nude photos to students. Another had sexual conversations with an AI bot during class.

New survey seeks to understand teen vaping in Idaho

Input could provide deeper understanding and context to the issues.