5 days ago · Transgender dispute goes to federal court; Boise State players sign on as plaintiffs ‘Everything is on the table:’ Idaho State looks at the practicality of buying a medical school Analysis: The U of I-Phoenix talks, and where things stand It’s been 139 days since the proposed University of Idaho-University of Phoenix megadeal was last in […]

5 days ago · The Professional Standards Commission (PSC) revoked six teaching certificates Thursday for ethics violations that included sexual assault, drug abuse and watching pornography in class.

5 days ago · A new bill would tether state funds to students moving from public schools to private schools. Sponsored by Rep. Lance Clow, R-Twin Falls, the bill would create education savings accounts (ESAs) that could be spent on tuition and other …

5 days ago · Idaho education leaders are reaching out to concerned families to assuage fears and reinforce that classrooms are safe places in the wake of a federal policy change that would allow agents to make immigration arrests at or near schools. In a letter to school administrators Monday, State ...

5 days ago · This is the third in a series of stories about private school choice leading up the 2025 legislative session. Click here to read previous stories.. When Idaho lawmakers consider a policy change affecting public schools, a detailed spreadsheet is usually nearby.

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5 days ago · *This rate lags the other reporting indicators by two years **This is the percentage of first-time seniors who ever, in grades 9-12, participated in advanced opportunities; received industry-recognized certifications; or participated in recognized high school apprenticeship program s. The data above is turned into a number, called a composite value, that can be as high as 100 or as low as 0.

Inside: A Bible-reading mandate is introduced and an eastern Idaho Republican aims to protect free speech on campus. President Donald Trump’s whirlwind churn of executive orders have ratcheted up Idaho’s debates over DEI and private school choice ...

Feb 4, 2025 · The progress comes amid multimillion-dollar investments in early literacy, a record number of schools offering full-day kindergarten, and more education leaders pushing to expand preschool access.. Still, there are nearly 35,000 K-3 students (or 40.5%) who are …

The mission of Idaho Education News is to produce independent, comprehensive and thoughtful journalism about public education policy and practice in Idaho.