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Pocatello mom says advocating for her child with disabilities has been a ‘daunting’ task

She’s one of many parents statewide who are frustrated with their local school’s special education program.

Idyllic campus is grounded in classical teaching and the outdoors

North Idaho Classical Academy plans to open its doors in 2025 to 210 students from rural areas stretching to the Canadian and Montana borders.

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.

UPDATED: Idaho joins lawsuit over new Title IX rules

The rules, which would extend sex discrimination protections to LGBTQ+ students, have prompted a growing pushback in Republican-led states.

These cities raised taxes — for free child care

Parents say the free day care ‘changed my life.’