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

Lee Pesky Learning Center names new executive director

Maureen O’Toole, a longtime Idaho education leader, will take the helm.

‘Play is learning’: summer events, library partnerships extend learning for kids

Sometimes, learning means hula-hooping, blowing bubbles, crawling through tunnels, and tossing bean bags. 

Conference supports dual language immersion teachers as programs increase statewide

DLI teachers are in a “niche field,” so opportunities to connect with others in similar programs are essential.

Paula Kellerer named new president of Idaho Business for Education

Rod Gramer, who served as president and CEO for more than 11 years, is retiring.

UPDATE: AG, private school attorneys spar over scheduling in library lawsuit

Classes start in less than three weeks for two schools involved in the lawsuit.

Governor to school leaders: State is committed to improving literacy

Recent investments should lead to improvements in reading, governor says.

Idaho Secretary of State moves forward on primary ballot measure for Nov. 5 election 

Idaho AG Raúl Labrador is attempting to block the ballot initiative from the ballot

Nampa secures industrial property for bus depot

Residents opposed a previous plan for a suburban depot.

As trial date nears, judge orders mediation in Big City-Boise State dispute

Boise State University opposed mediation. But an Ada County judge issued several rulings in the $10 million case Friday, and the university prevailed on other fronts.

Boise weighs updates to suicide prevention policy

Patrons asked for more specific procedures after four students died by suicide last school year.