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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
With $7.7 million on the line, lawsuit challenges wording in school facilities law
The Oneida School District’s lawsuit appears to be the first filed over the state’s facilities funding plan. And the outcome could affect funding for other school districts.
Boise State reports fundraising record; U of I giving falls from record pace
Boise State University reported $61.3 million in giving for 2023-24. The University of Idaho took in $52.5 million.
What we learned from the U of I’s bills — and what it cost us to find out
For the second time this year, Idaho Education News spent its own money to see how the University of Idaho is spending public money.
Caldwell approves pay-to-play cap for multi-sport athletes
The decision comes after the board approved a $100 per-sport fee for district athletes in early July.
Special education teachers are hard to find — a new apprenticeship program might help
The program was just approved this month, and has more stringent requirements than the K-12 teacher apprenticeship program.
Most school districts plan to take facilities money in lump sum
Taking the money sooner rather than later has its advantages.
Managing generative AI in Idaho’s public higher education
Idaho’s colleges navigate the complexities of AI and work to integrate its benefits without compromising educational standards and policies
‘Early-childhood education is the foundation upon which all future learning is built’
He shares his thoughts on how Idaho can better serve all children.
Money crunch: Thousands of families miss out on state grants
Nearly 29,000 students received a share of the microgrants. However, the state received more than 37,000 eligible applications.
Labrador appeals injunction on transgender athlete ban to U.S. Supreme Court
A district court judge and a circuit court panel blocked the state from enforcing its restrictions on transgender athletes.