Carly Flandro

Teachers whose careers are impacted by a lack of affordable, quality childcare: We want to hear from you

Your story could become part of a nationwide series tackling the relationship between childcare and parents’ participation in the workforce.

Private companies Hawley Troxell and Piper Sandler make building public schools their business

The law firm and bank provide expertise where much is at stake because building schools in Idaho is an odyssey fraught with restrictive laws, and complicated financial moves. To navigate it, many K-12 leaders turn to them.

But it’s expensive. Public education has siphoned millions to the private businesses over the years.

EdNews reporters Carly Flandro and Kevin Richert take a close look at their influence, commitment and costs.

Meet banker Eric Heringer

His private sector work has a major influence on public education. He shares – in his own words – how it all works.

Meet lawyers Tom Mortell and Nick Miller

These lawyers are household names among Idaho education leaders.

Idaho Falls, prosecutor reach settlement in bond advocacy case

The case will likely impact school election communications statewide.

Utah State administrator named Idaho State’s next president

The Utah State University executive vice president will take over at the end of January, becoming ISU’s 14th leader.

After a dozen failures, Salmon trustees vote to float another bond

A district known for deteriorating schools will turn to taxpayers again in May.

Revamping the IRI: Stakeholders chime in on state reading test

It would be the first major change to the exam since 2016.

Ep. 20: A science teacher’s dream PD — an expedition to Patagonia

Misha Smith, a sixth grade teacher at Boise’s Hawthorne Elementary, tells us about a science teacher’s professional development dream: going on an expedition to Patagonia.

West Ada pulls 10 books from library shelves; considers removing dozens

Florida parents’ book ratings drove district leaders to review the books.