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State Board roundup, 6.18.26: Virtual learning platform expects enrollment to drop 23% after budget cuts
In other business, the State Board approved a new literacy plan guiding reading instruction for the next five years.
Federal judge partially blocks criminal bathroom penalties for transgender Idahoans
The injunction halts enforcement of criminal penalties against transgender people who use some public restrooms while the court challenge continues.
Democrat kicks off campaign for state superintendent
Becky Sundin Mitchell is highlighting the challenges facing public schools under GOP leadership, and she’s hoping teachers will turn out to vote.
Governor issues executive order launching Workforce Pell council
A new council will recommend which programs should be eligible for federal subsidies covering workforce training.
Boise trustees approve contract, salary for incoming superintendent
Wendy Johnson will earn 0.5% more than her predecessor, an annual increase tied to teacher raises in the district.
State officials gather feedback on ‘outdated’ school funding formula
In the first of four statewide listening sessions, parents, administrators and trustees recommended changes to how Idaho distributes money to public schools.
Pocatello considers four-day week, then hits pause
Trustees plan to appoint a committee to study a possible schedule change more closely.
Critchfield launches statewide talks on school funding overhaul
The complex formula hasn’t had a meaningful update since the 1990s, and state policymakers have debated changes for more than a decade, with little progress.
Idaho schools reduce staff amid rising costs, enrollment declines
Local budgets are tightening, even though K-12 was mostly spared from state cuts this year.
Idaho to offer Pell Grants for workforce training programs
The Trump administration is expanding the longstanding federal subsidy to include short-term certificate programs.