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

Geographical pay gaps persist when it comes to teacher salary

Teachers can get paid tens of thousands of dollars more – or less – depending on their school.

Charter report: Commission schools have wide gap in performance

Some achieve at the highest level, while others are at the lowest. But a majority outperform benchmarks.

Statehouse roundup, 1.16.23: Critchfield, Liebich spell out education priorities for session

The joint appearance came as the second week of the 2023 legislative session began — with committee activity slowly picking up.

Day 14: IEA lobby day

Critchfield took the opportunity to talk with teachers, parents and lawmakers.

ChatGPT: Is it a valuable communication tool or a way to cheat?

Educators are abuzz about a new technology that writes like a person and could put original thinking in jeopardy.

House Speaker Mike Moyle supports budget committee voting change

Democratic Minority Leader Ilana Rubel said the change will make it harder to pass budgets.

University of Idaho students cope on campus as spring semester begins

“Although this event was really tragic and shook the absolute foundation of our Moscow community and the university, I still feel like this is my home,” said junior Madison Fitzgerald.

Day 11: Preparing for her budget presentation

Critchfield will present to the House and Senate education committees Monday.

Senators present education savings account draft legislation at public town hall

The policy was not made available to the public, but Sen. Tammy Nichols said it would create scholarships for families to put toward private school tuition and fees, and a host of other education expenses.