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Photo Essay: An elementary school’s onsite day care makes teachers feel “seen” and “respected”

A look inside Endeavor Elementary’s unique program.

Senate Education chair faces a Republican primary rematch

Sen. Dave Lent is emphasizing big-ticket education items from the past two years. His challenger, Bryan Scholz, says he wants to encourage more competition in education.

EdNews recognized for achievement in journalism

EdNews received 16 awards, including seven first place prizes, for its work last year.

In depth: Idaho’s costliest — and maybe most bitter — legislative primary

The roiling rematch between state Sen. Scott Herndon and former state Sen. Jim Woodward could go a long way toward shaping the Senate GOP caucus, and have a tangible impact on Statehouse education politics. The race could also be a sign of what to expect in future legislative primaries.

The Legislature’s K-12 budgeter-in-chief faces a high-profile primary

Six-term Rep. Wendy Horman, R-Idaho Falls, faces two high-profile primary opponents: Bryan Smith, a GOP national committeeman with Idaho Freedom Foundation ties; and Sean Coletti, mayor of the neighboring bedroom community of Ammon.

Dallas Harris Elementary School dedicated at ribbon-cutting ceremony in Boise

Dallas Harris is located in southeastern Boise, a fast-growing area and one defying the trends of declining enrollment in Boise School District.

Analysis: Uncle Sam helps rural Idaho schools — but only to a limited degree

School districts in Idaho’s timber country stand to receive close to $7 million from the feds. But many of these same districts will be before voters next month, seeking bonds and levies.

New lawsuit challenges Idaho’s Blaine Amendment

The lawsuit argues that the state’s ban on taxpayer resources going to religious institutions unconstitutionally violates religious freedom and free speech rights.