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

Statehouse roundup, 2.24.23: March school election date may be saved

In other news, a bill banning student IDs as valid voter identification is headed to the Senate floor.

Statehouse roundup, 2.23.23: School bathroom bill heads to Senate floor

In other news, lawmakers balk at a bill to furnish free feminine hygiene products in dispensers in school restrooms.

School Rankings ’22

The State Department of Education created this school rankings list to comply with federal requirements and to identify schools that are struggling or succeeding. How did your school stack up? Use the search box to find out. Helpful tips: To better understand how and why the rankings were compiled, check out this story. The green…

Day 49: Parental rights bill

And responding to hoax calls that disrupted schools across the state.

First-ever Elgin Baylor college scholarship winner announced

Senior Nimo Abdi of Capital High School plans to pursue a career in microbiology research. 

Dyslexia 101: Schools start to incorporate newly required dyslexia training

Parents and educators applaud the effort, but say it’s just a start.

Statehouse roundup, 2.20.23: Sex ed bill heads to Senate floor

In other news, hundreds of education leaders gathered in Boise for a two-day legislative outreach and training event.

Statehouse roundup, 2.17.23: Parental rights bill emerges in the House, awaits committee hearing

And in other Statehouse news, JFAC approved a $1 million supplemental for costs relating to the quadruple homicide at the University of Idaho.

State Board discusses vouchers and teacher retention

The board also approved a new strategic plan and discussed new data on charter schools.

Statehouse roundup, 2.16.23: Budget-writers OK money for dyslexia training

In other news, school counselors detailed to lawmakers their experiences working in schools.