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Superintendent shuffle: Weiser superintendent resigns
Find out the latest school leadership shakeups here.
Statehouse roundup, 1.23.25: House introduces bill restricting dorm rooms for transgender students
Inside: A new bill would downsize the state’s school safety advisory board and bullying reporting requirements make a comeback.
NIC president hopes upcoming meeting with accreditor results in being ‘pulled from the precipice’
Nick Swayne will make his case that the college has addressed all the outstanding issues.
Analysis: Defunding higher ed? Unlikely. Budget drama? Inevitable.
Seven months ago, the Idaho GOP platform called for defunding higher ed. That seems far-fetched. But higher ed still won’t have an easy go this legislative session.
Statehouse roundup, 1.22.25: Massive online charter school comes under close scrutiny
House Education Committee members had pointed questions about the Idaho Home Learning Academy’s finances, and its academic performance.
Pocatello trustees decide to shutter Washington Elementary on a split vote
Trustees made the contentious decision in a boardroom packed with more than 100 stakeholders.
Legislature introduces two private school choice bills
Both bills would offer private schoolers and home-schoolers up to $5,000 — one through a tax credit and the other through grants.
What does ‘fair, responsible, transparent, accountable’ mean in private school choice?
Gov. Brad Little gave lawmakers four targets to win his support for private education subsidies. Here’s what those could look like in practice.
Statehouse roundup, 1.21.25: Critchfield aide pitches new graduation requirements
Inside: New bills would reimburse self-directed learners, ban mask mandates in schools.
Idaho’s average teacher pay increased again this school year
INSIDE: Look up the average teacher salary at your district or charter.