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Policymakers preview legislative session: Private school choice, DEI, Idaho Launch are on tap
Legislative leaders offered a peek into the upcoming debate over private school choice while the governor kept mum on his stance — for now.
Analysis: Higher education heads into the 2025 session, in retreat
The political storm over diversity, equity and inclusion has been gathering for years. Yet in recent weeks, Idaho’s higher ed system has been in a desperate rush to stack up sandbags and put plywood planks on the windows.
Low-income students, religious schools, urban areas: Who will benefit from a school choice program?
Nearly two in three private schools are affiliated with a religion and most are in urban areas.
Profiles of service: educators from the battlefield to the schoolhouse
This story profiles four military veterans who launched a second career in education. Three are in Idaho charter schools.
Children act more like siblings than classmates at North Idaho’s smallest school
The Avery School District, where Calder is the only school, is the smallest district in North Idaho, one of the smallest in the state and has a budget of under $1 million.
Fort Hall students defy national absenteeism trends among Native American communities
As attendance improves, so are reading scores.
Critchfield: When trustees talk about reading, it becomes a priority
Boosting students’ reading ability is the state’s “number one goal and objective,” she told State Board trustees.
Horman, Gramer spar over private school choice
Their debate comes just weeks ahead of a legislative session where private school choice will likely take center stage.
Lakeland community continues to be at odds over failed levy repercussions
Another tense meeting ends with no solutions.