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

More rural districts transition to a four-day week in hopes of attracting teachers

The number has more than doubled in the last 10 years.

Sheriff: Grace High School students charged following alleged hazing incidents

One student faces misdemeanor charges of sexual batter and hazing, Caribou County Sherrif J Adam Mabey tells EdNews. Two other students each face a hazing charge.

State Department proposes changes to ESSA plan

Idaho has failed to meet any of the student achievement goals set in the plan since it was created in 2018.

Boise student, incumbents sworn in as school board trustees

“We’re the boots on the ground in the classroom,” the senior said of his fellow students. “We have the largest stake in our education.”

Nampa tables proposed process for reviewing challenged books

Trustees on Monday voted to hold off on a new procedure after realizing that they must first change a policy that oversees the district’s selection of library materials.

Idaho Gov. Brad Little signs letter opposing student loan forgiveness plan

“A high-cost degree is not the key to unlocking the American Dream — hard work and personal responsibility is,” the letter said.

Almost every Idaho teacher again deemed ‘proficient’ or better

Overall, 98.7% of Idaho’s K-12 teachers earned top marks on their annual performance evaluations in 2021-22, new state data shows.

Analysis: Lawmakers agree to spend another $410 million … somewhere

Gov. Brad Little and the Legislature signed off on big education funding increases — without a plan for spending the money. A new cadre of legislators will go a long way toward setting the narrative — and spending the money.

Campus news items: Idaho State awards scholarships to all of its education students

In other items, Boise State University releases details about its record research year, and the University of Idaho announces a new robotics laboratory.