Idaho Education News

12/12/2025

In a column advocating for private school choice, GOP Chairwoman Dorothy Moon questioned whether Idaho’s public school system is “fulfilling its purpose.”

State Superintendent Debbie Critchfield responded, defending public schools.

In a column advocating for private school choice, Dorothy Moon questioned whether Idaho’s public school system is “fulfilling its purpose.” The state superintendent shot back.

11/12/2025

The Idaho Public Charter School Commission approved two new schools Thursday, one that commissioners had previously denied, and encountered legal uncertainty when looking at conditions placed on struggling schools.

The commission’s executive director said they have to re-evaluate how to approach conditions and plan to consult their deputy attorney general.

11/12/2025

Analysis: Idaho faces its toughest budget crunch in at least five years — with shortfalls looming. The 2026 session hasn’t even started, and tempers are already short.

Idaho faces its toughest budget crunch in at least five years — with shortfalls looming. The 2026 session hasn’t even started, and tempers are already short.

11/12/2025

"Our members are aligned with the state superintendent," the deputy director of the Idaho School Boards Association said.

Of the 11 resolutions adopted by Idaho School Boards Association, a proposal to increase funding for students with disabilities is at the top.

10/12/2025

The bill provides funding through 2025-26, and two years of retroactive payments. Idaho schools last received $6.9 million from the program — but that was in April 2024.

The bill provides funding through 2025-26, and two years of retroactive payments. Idaho schools last received $6.9 million from the program — but that was in April 2024.

10/12/2025

The settlement would close one of seven cases involving Gavin Snow, a former special education assistant at two Boise elementary schools. The district says it has agreed to a total of $7 million in settlements.

The settlement would close one of seven cases involving Gavin Snow, a former special education assistant at two Boise elementary schools. The district says it has agreed to a total of $7 million in…

09/12/2025

Smith told the board that she hopes to boost student attendance, increase parent engagement and strengthen local business relationships with the school district.

The board interviewed three candidates Monday. One withdrew after trustees explained the time commitment.

09/12/2025

In court depositions, three Boise police officers said former school district attorney Daniel Skinner had tried to block s*xual abuse investigations. A district statement singles out and challenges one of the officers' claims.

In court depositions, three Boise police officers said former school district attorney Daniel Skinner had tried to block s*xual abuse investigations. A district statement singles out and challenges…

09/12/2025

The district is the first in the state to use the high-tech badges.

The district is the first in the state to use the wearable badges.

08/12/2025

The new logos are part of creating a unique district identity, Superintendent Alcia Holthaus said.

New logos designed by staff ahead of district split next year.

08/12/2025

The law, which went into effect on July 1, essentially permits free speech activities in all campus outdoor areas.

The law, which went into effect on July 1, essentially permits free speech activities in all campus outdoor areas.

08/12/2025

The Idaho to***co tax, written in 1974, does not mention vapes. Trustees want the Legislature to change that.