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Analysis: Higher education heads into the 2025 session, in retreat

The political storm over diversity, equity and inclusion has been gathering for years. Yet in recent weeks, Idaho’s higher ed system has been in a desperate rush to stack up sandbags and put plywood planks on the windows.

Low-income students, religious schools, urban areas: Who will benefit from a school choice program?

Nearly two in three private schools are affiliated with a religion and most are in urban areas.

Profiles of service: educators from the battlefield to the schoolhouse

This story profiles four military veterans who launched a second career in education. Three are in Idaho charter schools. 

Children act more like siblings than classmates at North Idaho’s smallest school

The Avery School District, where Calder is the only school, is the smallest district in North Idaho, one of the smallest in the state and has a budget  of under $1 million.

Horman, Gramer spar over private school choice

Their debate comes just weeks ahead of a legislative session where private school choice will likely take center stage. 

State Board reins in campus DEI programs

Wednesday’s vote came after a turbulent month that thrust the State Board and Idaho’s higher ed community into the national DEI debate.

The four-day calendar is prevalent. And perhaps, politically untouchable

Four-day school advocates took on some of Idaho’s most powerful elected officials this year — and won. Politicians might not be in a hurry to take this issue on again in 2025.

A blueprint or cautionary tale for Idaho? Arizona’s $800 million school choice program is popular but unruly

One point — and maybe only one point — on which supporters and opponents can agree: It’s been popular. And that’s either a selling point or a cause for concern. Is Idaho sold?