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

State of Idaho looking to sell exclusive resort island at public auction 

Idaho endowment lands are held in a trust to produce maximum long-term benefits to a series of beneficiaries, the largest of which is public schools.

Idaho students recognized at National History Day competition

Together, five participants received over $32,500 in scholarships from the College of Idaho and Idaho State Historical Society.

Health and PE standards up for review starting Thursday

The public can listen in on the upcoming meetings. Details inside.

Sadie Dittenber joins Idaho EdNews

She’s an Idaho native and graduate of Middleton High and the College of Idaho. She’ll focus on K-12 politics and policy.

Another strange summer election season begins in Boise

Five of Boise’s seven school board seats are up for grabs. Candidate filing season opens Monday. The election is Sept. 6, the Tuesday after Labor Day.

Carly Flandro joins Idaho Education News

The Idaho native comes to the newsroom straight from the classroom.

Two new charters awarded $1 million

Gem Prep Twin Falls and Tamarack-based Mountain Community Charter School will use the money to help with startup costs.

Idaho delegation votes no as Congress passes gun safety bill

The newly passed law contains more than $1 billion to address school safety.

‘A loud message’: LGBTQ students protected from discrimination, proposed rules say

The proposed rules make it clear that the protections outlined in the 50-year-old federal civil rights law known as Title IX apply to LGBTQ students.

Analysis: A long-term enrollment challenge looms for Idaho higher ed

The birth rate is dropping, in Idaho and across the country. That adds up to increased competition for a shrinking pool of potential college students.