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Survey: Most Idahoans want full-day kindergarten

It’s the second survey this year that captures Idahoans overwhelming support for upping investments in Idaho’s youngest students.

Green defends U of I, blasts ‘conflict entrepreneurs’

On Friday, the University of Idaho released an independent report from a Boise law firm, which found no evidence of systemic indoctrination on campus.

Analysis: Of cannibalism and higher education budget bloodbaths

Gov. Brad Little has proposed a historic budget for Idaho’s four-year schools. But his proposal is just that: a proposal that will go before a skeptical Legislature.

Idaho high school graduation rate falls

The 2021 rate of 80.1% fell well short of the state’s goal of 92.4%.

Average teacher salary hits all-time high

The number climbed to $53,100 in 2021-22, state data show, wiping out last year’s temporary drop and resuming a years-long upward trend.

Here’s how much Idaho spends on public education

Each year, the number edges ever upward into the billions. And each year, the Legislature devotes almost half of the state’s entire budget to K-12.

‘Egregious conduct unbecoming of anyone:’ Senate GOP leaders condemn Durst

“It is clear from the information gathered that Mr. Durst acted inappropriately in this situation,” the Senate’s four GOP leaders said in a statement issued late Friday afternoon. Durst, a Republican candidate for state superintendent, called the statement “politically motivated.”