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Idaho State, ICOM to expand partnership

The “memorandum of agreement” will give Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine instructors affiliate faculty status at Idaho State, and extend ICOM faculty status to Idaho State’s instructors.

Nine education storylines to watch as Trump returns to the White House

From LGBTQ rights to the Child Tax Credit, here are some early school issues to follow.

Statehouse roundup, 1.20.25: Public school educators rally against private school funding

Inside: House begins education rules review, and JFAC asks for performance data on scholarship programs.

After bumpy renewal process, Istation will remain vendor of state reading test

A 2024 merger between Istation and Amira Learning will improve the vendor’s offerings, State Superintendent Debbie Critchfield said.

Statehouse roundup, 1.17.25: JFAC OKs big-dollar ‘maintenance’ budgets

Inside: Idahoans weigh in on teacher pay, private school choice in annual survey.

Statehouse roundup, 1.16.25: JFAC divided over employee raises, revenue projection

Inside: Classroom flag restrictions head to House floor.

Patrons speak out against possible school closure at Pocatello hearing

If the district wants to address its declining enrollment, closing a school is not the answer, multiple patrons said Wednesday.

Analysis: Lawmakers seem determined to (really) kill DEI on campus

The State Board of Education has already banned student centers “based on DEI ideology,” and universities are complying quickly. That might not satisfy some legislators.