Higher education

Lawmakers get their first look at proposed DEI restrictions

K-12 education

Boundary County plans to cut staff and extra activities if May levy fails

A plan to prevent school shootings — and litigation — could surface in the Legislature

Since a 2021 school shooting in his Jefferson County, prosecutor Mark Taylor has been on a mission to ensure such violence never occurs again.

North Idaho schools rely more heavily on levies than other parts of the state

He’s a gamer! Boise teacher recognized for his invention

West Ada enacts mandatory reporting of discrimination after parents speak out about racism

Higher education

NIC cuts golf to start balancing athletics budget and retain accreditation

Governance

Speaking to state leaders, Little predicts ‘a lot of good things’ from the feds

Transgender athletics

‘Disheartening and heartbreaking:’ Boise State players speak out on forfeits

Legislature 2025

After an election shakeup and a resignation, Republicans to elect new leadership

Taxes

Idaho’s supplemental levy bill rises, but the hit on property owners decreases

Transgender athletics

Boise State will forfeit a third volleyball match

K-12 education

Districts face rising costs for speech language pathologists

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‘Disheartening and heartbreaking:’ Boise State players speak out on forfeits

Opinion

Energy efficiency incentives benefit Boise and other Idaho schools

Ali Ward and Jonathan Klein

The referendum is the ultimate answer to the school voucher fight in Idaho

Jim Jones

Giving thanks for those volunteers who took on the party bosses on Prop 1

Jim Jones

Idaho’s grocery tax is a real turkey, but state income tax is the pig

Chris Cargill

Childcare is one solution for Idaho’s healthcare workforce shortages

Kelly Schmier

Episode 98: Yes, there are elections in Idaho worth watching

The presidential election overshadows everything else.

But in Idaho, some important and interesting elections lurk under the surface. The heated debate over the Proposition 1 election overhaul initiative will come to a head. Races in Idaho’s few swing legislative districts could have outsized influence over the makeup and tone of the 2025 Legislature.

To sort it all out, Kevin Richert and Ryan Suppe sit down with Clark Corbin of the Idaho Capital Sun and Melissa Davlin of Idaho Public Television’s “Idaho Reports.”

Idaho Education News · Episode 98

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On May 17, the University of Idaho abruptly announced its plan to acquire the University of Phoenix, sending shockwaves through the state’s education and political circles.

At $685 million, it could be the largest and most polarizing transaction in Idaho higher education history. The U of I insists the deal will be a moneymaker. But Phoenix, a for-profit online giant with an enrollment of 85,000 students, is saddled with a checkered history and a tarnished reputation.

Idaho Education News’ Kevin Richert has closely followed this story for months, breaking news and fighting for the public’s right to know.

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