Analysis: Boise State’s awkward and deafening silence over transgender athletes

After a turbulent start, state makes a change on Empowering Parents contract

Eagle library board relocates 24 books after closed-door deliberation

A new law directs libraries to implement procedures allowing patrons to challenge content they consider “harmful” for minors. It’s unclear who filed the complaints because the city withheld their names.

Critchfield: Idaho is ‘hard at work’ on school safety

Idaho House GOP opposes Prop 1 ballot initiative, may repeal or amend it if voters pass it

The Four-Day Phenomenon

A popular unknown: Shortening the school week expands across Idaho

Transgender athletes

A fourth university cancels volleyball match with San José State

Elections

Voting by young people has quietly been rising to unprecedented levels

Survey

More Idaho parents feel they have a choice in schooling than national average

Program officer takes Blue Cross Foundation’s role in education to a new level

Higher education politics

Boise State has paid $1 million and counting to defend Big City lawsuit

Ethics violations

State revokes four teaching certificates

Student health

New survey seeks to understand teen vaping in Idaho

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The four-day schools project: A second look at a growing trend

Opinion

Higher education “systemness” progressing in the Magic Valley

Linda Clark

A short history lesson for Moon and Labrador on ranked-choice voting

Jim Jones

Who supports Idaho’s businesses and families? Check the voting records

Rep. Lauren Necochea

The David vs. Goliath fight over state funding of religious education in Idaho

Jim Jones

November’s legislative elections have high stakes

Rep. Lauren Necochea

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Episode 97: A conversation with Joshua Whitworth

As the new executive director of the State Board of Education, Joshua Whitworth has one of the most high-profile jobs in state government.

He also has one of the most varied resumes in state government: from ranching and college football to party politics and tracking the state’s finances.

In this podcast, Kevin Richert and Ryan Suppe talk to Whitworth about his background, and his plans in his new post.

Idaho Education News · Whitworth Podcast

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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.

See the highlights of his coverage »

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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.

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