Private school choice
Most recipients of Idaho’s private education tax credit never attended public school
The data undermines a key selling point of the bitterly debated taxpayer-funded program: that it would help students who couldn’t otherwise afford non-public education options.
Doing it differently
“We have to step up our game’: NIC’s new program teaches ‘transformational’ thinking
Professional Standards Commission
Former South Fremont band director faces reprimand over school bond video
Artificial Intelligence
Married music teachers are leading Idaho’s AI resistance
Rural healthcare grants
U of I program will link healthcare providers with child psychiatrists
School closures
West Ada votes to decommission McMillan Elementary
Federal funding
Idaho’s share of rural healthcare grants drops — inexplicably
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Special Series
The Idaho School Benefit Trust ran out of money in 2026 — leaving nearly 100 districts and charters to confront a health insurance crisis that had been building for years.
The trust’s fund balance fell from $22.5 million in 2021 to $2.1 million in just four years. Manager Debbie Hainke notified members of a shortfall in July but has declined to provide members or EdNews with financial documents.
EdNews has tracked the trust’s unraveling through public records, interviews and reporting. Our continuing coverage will investigate the ultimate cost to teachers and taxpayers.
Opinion
Spelling it Out
This series aims to break down complex terms, ideas, and jargon in education and become a resource for taxpayers, educators, parents, and students.