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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Nonprofits partner with schools to spotlight chronic absenteeism
The organizations are advocating for a sea change when it comes to school attendance.
Nampa hires out-of-state firm to conduct superintendent’s search
Trustees voted unanimously Monday to enter contract negotiations with an Illinois-based firm.
Arkoosh, Labrador clash in statewide Idaho attorney general’s debate
Partisan politics, abortion rights and policies dominate hourlong Idaho Public Television debate.
Teton superintendent resigns following controversial raises
Monte Woolstenhulme will step down at the end of this school year.
Superintendent candidates gear up for final weeks to election
Democrat Terry Gilbert and Republican Debbie Critchfield will face off on Nov. 8 to replace eight-year incumbent Sherri Ybarra.
After-school programs help break down learning barriers
Education leaders convene to brainstorm antidotes to learning loss and mental health challenges.
Legislature’s JFAC hits the road for fall budget meetings
Three days of training and meetings Monday in Twin Falls.
Analysis: Idaho picks a fledgling firm to ship $50 million of grants to parents
A $1.5 million contract went to a New York-based vendor who was not the state’s low bidder, and has never run a similar project in any other state, according to public records obtained by Idaho Education News.
State names 2023 Teacher of the Year
State leaders surprised a North Idaho elementary teacher with the award and a $1,000 check at her school Thursday.
Firefighter dads make a special visit to their kids’ school
The kids got to spray fire hoses, try on heavy backpacks, learn about chainsaws, pulaskis, and rhinos, and see firefighters — their dads — dressed in protective gear.