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Idaho Education News is a comprehensive collection of online sources that provides information about public education in Idaho. The website, IdahoEdNews.org, features stories, news and commentary about education policies and practices and the people who create and implement them. Idaho Education News is a public awareness service where parents, patrons, educators and lawmakers can find the most us

eful information on issues that affect Idaho’s children and their future. Idaho Education News reports primarily on P-12 public education in Idaho, but also reports on national education issues and their impact on Idaho.

“It’s in our DNA here in Idaho to balance the budget, cut taxes and right-size government so we can continue to make pub...
15/08/2025

“It’s in our DNA here in Idaho to balance the budget, cut taxes and right-size government so we can continue to make public schools our top priority,” Little said.

The cuts come after $453 million in tax cuts, enacted in recent months.

The Idaho Public Charter School Commission conditionally approved Brabeion Academy for a three-year term Thursday under ...
14/08/2025

The Idaho Public Charter School Commission conditionally approved Brabeion Academy for a three-year term Thursday under a new innovation charter law passed last year. It’s the first approval under the new law.

Run by Branden Durst, Brabeion Academy will operate under unique concepts, including hybrid virtual instruction, occasional gender segregation and an athletic focus.

A flurry of recent federal court activity focused on Boise High School. A larger legal battle continues.
14/08/2025

A flurry of recent federal court activity focused on Boise High School. A larger legal battle continues.

A recent flurry of federal court motions focused only on Boise High School. A larger legal battle continues.

The percentage of Idaho’s youngest students reading at or above grade level is growing, and State Superintendent of Publ...
13/08/2025

The percentage of Idaho’s youngest students reading at or above grade level is growing, and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield says that’s due in large part to investments in literacy and training.

SMART is a voluntary two-year teacher training that started in 2021.

Legislative Services Office auditors did not look for evidence of criminal wrongdoing — deferring to the attorney genera...
13/08/2025

Legislative Services Office auditors did not look for evidence of criminal wrongdoing — deferring to the attorney general’s office.

Legislative Services Office auditors did not look for evidence of criminal wrongdoing — deferring to the attorney general’s office.

In a $50 million tort claim, a Boise mother says the district and Hillcrest Elementary School staff failed to protect he...
13/08/2025

In a $50 million tort claim, a Boise mother says the district and Hillcrest Elementary School staff failed to protect her 8-year-old son, who was attacked while he was in third grade.

In a $50 million tort claim, a Boise mother says the district and Hillcrest Elementary School staff failed to protect her 8-year-old son, who was attacked while he was in third grade.

Idaho’s first case of measles in a resident since 2023 was confirmed Tuesday in Kootenai County in an unvaccinated child...
12/08/2025

Idaho’s first case of measles in a resident since 2023 was confirmed Tuesday in Kootenai County in an unvaccinated child.

The news comes days after wastewater in Coeur d’Alene tested positive for the disease, and as measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination rates have plummeted in Idaho.

It’s up to schools whether a student will be excluded from class because of an illness. Quickly alerting unprotected children’s parents of a measles exposure is key, one expert said.

The name is a nod to the United States’ 250th anniversary, which will coincide with the school’s opening ahead of the 20...
12/08/2025

The name is a nod to the United States’ 250th anniversary, which will coincide with the school’s opening ahead of the 2026-27 school year.

Also Monday, trustees approved an emergency declaration to add portable classrooms at Star’s existing elementary school.

Rusty Taylor thinks of himself as a jack of all trades. Not just in his professional life as the Lakeland School Distric...
12/08/2025

Rusty Taylor thinks of himself as a jack of all trades.

Not just in his professional life as the Lakeland School District’s new superintendent, but as an athlete and family man.

He’s moving from Arizona to North Idaho to be closer to grandchildren. And he’s looking forward to investing in his new community.

Idaho online schools struggle to get young students reading at grade level, data from the spring Idaho Reading Indicator...
11/08/2025

Idaho online schools struggle to get young students reading at grade level, data from the spring Idaho Reading Indicator shows.

Eight of Idaho’s 11 online schools with available scores showed a decrease in proficiency from fall to spring, a trend that goes against in-person school norms.

The Idaho Public Charter School Commission named two longtime Idaho educators as finalists to be the commission’s direct...
11/08/2025

The Idaho Public Charter School Commission named two longtime Idaho educators as finalists to be the commission’s director, Monday.

The commission will consider the finalists and appoint the director at its regular meeting Thursday.

In a wide-ranging conversation, a panel of public school advocates and state education officials broke down policy chang...
08/08/2025

In a wide-ranging conversation, a panel of public school advocates and state education officials broke down policy changes affecting schools after a hectic 2025 legislative session.

The panel didn’t have many positive things to say about the decisions made by the Legislature’s Republican supermajority.

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