Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat
Supreme Court gives green light to Education Department layoffs
The decision is a major blow to education leaders and advocates fighting to preserve a fully functioning federal department.
Religious charter schools blocked after U.S. Supreme Court deadlocks
Religious charter schools will continue to be illegal after the U.S. Supreme Court tied 4-4.
Trump budget proposal slashes $6 billion from K-12 spending but gives charters a bump
Many public education advocates expressed dismay at the budget proposal.
Injunctions temporarily block Trump Education Department’s anti-DEI campaign
The Education Department had given states until Thursday to certify compliance with its controversial interpretation of civil rights law. Federal judges complicated that effort hours before the deadline.
U.S. Department of Education slashes staff in half
Exactly how the layoffs will affect specific programs, including those in Idaho, was not immediately clear.
Trump executive order seeks to steer federal funds to private school vouchers
Securing federal funding has been a longtime goal of supporters of vouchers and educational savings accounts, which families can tap to pay for private education.
Trump rescinds federal spending freeze that fueled panic, confusion
The order would have included money going to schools.
Trump freezes federal grants. What does it mean for schools and Idaho?
Two Idaho education leaders share their thoughts on the president’s order.
U.S. math scores drop on major international test
Schools where principals reported fewer discipline problems and more emphasis on academic success had higher average test scores.
Trump has won a second term. Here’s what that means for schools
Calls to abolish the Department of Education have new momentum.