Ryan Suppe

Senior reporter Ryan Suppe covers education policy, focusing on K-12 schools. He previously reported on state politics, local government and business for newspapers in the Treasure Valley and Eastern Idaho. A Nevada native, Ryan enjoys golf, skiing and movies. Follow him on @ryansuppe.bsky.social. Contact him at ryan@idahoednews.org

Idaho will participate in federal education tax credit, governor says

The $1,700 credit refunds donations to organizations that offer students scholarships covering tuition, tutoring and other education expenses.

Statehouse roundup, 1.16.26: Budget-setting committee punts vote on revenue projection

In other news, a new bill proposes a tougher penalty for speeding in a school zone.

Governor, superintendent propose major cuts to state’s online learning platform

Rural public school leaders say the Idaho Digital Learning Alliance is a “lifeline” for supplementing curriculum.

Here’s how to join the race for private education tax credits

The state money is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and the application window opens at 12:01 a.m. Thursday.

Statehouse roundup, 1.13.26: New JFAC co-chair slams governor’s budget

Little’s spending recommendations work on slim margins to minimize long-term impacts, but Rep. Josh Tanner signaled he’ll push for deeper cuts.

State of the State: Governor’s budget protects ‘classroom funding’ from cuts

Virtual schools and universities aren’t immune from more than $850 million in cuts, reversions and transfers aimed at balancing the state’s budget. 

Here’s a guide to the 2026 legislative session

INSIDE: Find out how to follow the Legislature or participate in the lawmaking process.

GOP leaders signal K-12 will be safe from budget cuts

Democrats aren’t buying it. Also, Gov. Brad Little says special education funding is a ‘critical’ issue that will be addressed after the state budget is ironed out.

The top five education issues EdNews will follow in 2026

The new year is shaping up to be another hectic one for education policy. Here’s what we’ll writing about.

Idaho Supreme Court schedules arguments on private education tax credit

Each side will have 30 minutes on Jan. 23 to make arguments and answer questions from the court’s five justices.