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Little touts results of outside Empowering Parents audit

The audit, ordered by the governor, pinpointed less than $41,000 in improper purchases, a small fraction of the $50 million of the federal funding that went into the program.

Revamping the IRI: Stakeholders chime in on state reading test

It would be the first major change to the exam since 2016.

Idaho’s charter school movement squashed fears, filled needs and created alternatives

After 25 years in the making, public charter schools serve 30,000 students and 11,000 more wait to attend.

A divided State Board passes CWI, CEI bachelor’s programs

Supporters touted the promise of getting more students into college, and serving workforce needs. Opponents warned of a higher education version of “Hunger Games,” with two- and four-year schools battling for enrollment.

Most at-risk kids are not reading at grade level

The fall IRI results underscore Idaho’s achievement gap.

The (mostly) Republican moms fight to reclaim their Idaho school district from conservatives

The far-right takeover of West Bonner School District disrupted learning and prompted an exodus of students and teachers. A group of moms organized to fight back.

Divided and disenchanted: Why a rural Idaho community refuses to fund education

After four failed levies, Mountain View trustees will again go to voters in May.

Millions to flow to rural career-technical education programs

Interest is high. Idaho has received 146% more in requests than it has money to allocate.

Analysis: The State Board will have to settle a messy higher ed turf battle

Two of Idaho’s two-year schools want to offer four-year degrees — despite objections from Idaho’s four-year schools. Board members are about to pick sides.