More than 1,300 Coeur d’Alene students, parents, and community members signed a petition this week after the school district announced a new procedure barring cellphone usage during school hours, ...
I have seen a lot of things in education in the last 20-plus years. I have been in a leadership role at the local and state level for four U.S. presidents. I have learned that the federal government ...
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 ...
Two new private school choice bills emerged Wednesday — one from the House and one from the Senate. The House bill would create a $50 million tax credit covering private school expenses. The Senate ...
The Department of Education pitched new graduation requirements to the Legislature this week, including a proposal to revamp the senior project into a more hands-on experience that reflects the ...
A Trump administration order freezing federal grants could have sweeping effects on schools, child care providers, education research, and more if it goes into effect. But experts say the order is ...
After years of debate, many words have been expended in Idaho’s private school choice saga, but it may be settled with just four — fair, responsible, transparent and accountable. These are Gov. Brad ...
From the moonscape of Butte County to the meandering Boise River in Ada, there is plenty to see across the Gem State. When we talk about school vouchers (including educational savings accounts and ...
The debate over private school choice could heat up next week, with the debut of a $50 million tax credit bill. It’s similar to a private school tuition tax credit that died in committee in 2024. To ...
That’s about 2% more than last school year, and a 42% increase over the past decade. But while Idaho salaries have increased over time, they still don’t compete with those in neighboring states, ...