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 […]

3 days ago · Idaho has enough teachers, “but not enough of the right teachers in the right places,” according to the report.

A new vendor will distribute the popular education grants — and could receive up to $600,000 for the work. The state’s previous vendor had a rocky two-year record heading the program.

2 days ago · Idaho lawmakers this session are considering whether to subsidize private schooling and home schooling. Gov. Brad Little has pledged $50 million for a private school choice bill that meets his standards — fairness, accountability, responsibility and transparency — and multiple proposals are on the table.. This bill tracker explains the difference between each bill — in …

6 days ago · This is the first in a series of stories about private school choice leading up the 2025 legislative session. Future installments will be published weekly.

Idaho educators will soon have a new pathway to becoming principals. But it’s not an easier one. Under a new principal apprenticeship program, candidates would have to meet the same requirements as their traditional counterparts.

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 not reading at grade level.

6 days ago · Updated Jan. 24. Superintendents statewide are starting to announce their retirement, accept new jobs and tender their resignations. The leadership shuffle in Idaho schools peaks each spring during prime hiring season, as trustees seek the most qualified candidates.

The 2025 legislative session starts Monday, but Idaho higher education ended 2024 in damage control. There’s no other way to read the dismantling of diversity, equity and inclusion programs, or student centers that fit under a DEI rubric.

6 days ago · The West Ada School District needs $1.1 billion over the next 10 years to upgrade and maintain its buildings, according to a long-range facilities assessment presented at Monday’s school board meeting.