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

Day 96: To Idaho Falls

Tomorrow marks day one of the superintendent’s post-legislative roadshow.

Idaho’s schools chief to discuss new education laws on post legislative tour

INSIDE: Find out when and where the statewide events will be held.

Ambulance simulator gives EMT students a distinct advantage

Students can earn between $16 – $20 an hour as a certified EMT, CNA or dental assistant.

New law makes it a crime in Idaho to provide gender-affirming care to transgender youth

Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed the bill into law April 4 after receiving thousands of messages in support.

Little ‘actively working’ to fill two unexpected charter commission vacancies

“Finding candidates to serve on time-intensive, volunteer boards is always difficult,” a spokeswoman for the governor said this week.

Virtual classes help ‘circus girl’ reach her full potential

She dreams of attending the “Juilliard School” of circus performers.

Campus news items: Boise State researches locally sourced school meals

In other news, spring enrollment numbers are a mixed bag across the state.

Madam Superintendent: More women are becoming education leaders, but are still underrepresented

Today’s women in charge say it takes doggedness and support to get to the top.

Two of Idaho’s Shoshone-Bannock Tribe members inducted into National Native American Hall of Fame

The hall of fame has developed a biography-based curriculum for grades 8-12.

‘A family-oriented dinosaur’: Idaho governor signs new prehistoric emblem into law

During a visit to the school, Horman said fourth grade students had prepared a presentation explaining the traits of the dinosaur.