Spelling it Out

This resource aims to demystify bonds and levies and help you be more informed the next time you cast your vote.

Teacher evaluations matter because they impact teacher raises and are tied to tax dollars. Here's what you should know about them.

INSIDE: Read the definitions for the different types of schools in Idaho from charters to alternative to community schools.

A complex web of agencies and individuals oversees what happens in Idaho classrooms — this guide helps make sense of it all.

Standardized tests in Idaho make quite the alphabet soup: There’s ISAT, IRI, AP, SAT, PSAT and NAEP exams.

Idaho students and graduates are eligible for thousands of dollars in scholarships as they pursue college and careers. Learn more about Idaho’s unique funding programs, who’s eligible, and how to apply below.

What's the difference between a school voucher and an education savings account? Check out our guide that translates the jargon used in the school choice movement.

Bill to Law Process Infogram

The ins-and-outs of public school finance are complicated — our explainer will help you make sense of it all.

School funding and budgets are complicated and nuanced. One feature, determined following an annual audit, is a fund balance.

Idaho EdNews asked each college and university to provide a rundown of their programs. Here’s what we learned from each school.

Spelling it Out: Online Schools In Idaho, 32 public virtual schools serve more than 18,500 students, a growing trend since the COVID-19 pandemic. Some families see online public school as a homeschooling hybrid. Others use virtual programs to flex around a busy sports schedule, or to fit the needs of struggling students. For example, Idaho […]