The birth rate is dropping, in Idaho and across the country. That adds up to increased competition for a shrinking pool of potential college students.
Carly Flandro joins Idaho Education News
The Idaho native comes to the newsroom straight from the classroom.
Shut down that troubled charter school? Not so fast.
There are a lot of moving parts to consider when shutting down any school.
Two new charters awarded $1 million
Gem Prep Twin Falls and Tamarack-based Mountain Community Charter School will use the money to help with startup costs.
Idaho delegation votes no as Congress passes gun safety bill
The newly passed law contains more than $1 billion to address school safety.
‘A loud message’: LGBTQ students protected from discrimination, proposed rules say
The proposed rules make it clear that the protections outlined in the 50-year-old federal civil rights law known as Title IX apply to LGBTQ students.
Divided NIC board selects a new president
Nick Swayne is executive director of a Virginia-based higher education collaborative, and a University of Idaho alum. The North Idaho College board hired him on a 3-2 vote.
State leaders begin closure protocols for embattled charter school
“It’s a process that hasn’t been used in a long time, and hopefully won’t be used for a long time to come, but we are working to protect student and taxpayer interests as best we can,” one state charter school leader said.
Applications open for state student advisory council
ALSO INSIDE: A Boise State student wins a prestigious national scholarship, and an Idaho elementary school wins a national math competition.
Boise trustees approve new district logo
Transitioning from the old logo will take three-to-five years to minimize costs, according to the district.
Little awards Idaho Governor’s Cup Scholarships to 40 Idaho students
Find out who won the renewable $3,000-a-year scholarships.