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

Moscow School District not paying for HB 93 lawsuit, superintendent says

Critics slammed the district for using taxpayer money to sue the state. But Moscow isn’t paying for the lawsuit.

Little says 3% spending cuts will be ongoing

The governor’s office told agency directors that midyear spending cuts will carry over into next fiscal year. Public schools are still exempt. 

Coalition files lawsuit to block new private school tax credit

The coalition, which is petitioning the Idaho Supreme Court, argues that House Bill 93’s tax credit program violates the state constitution’s ‘free common schools’ provision.

Christian policy group plans to sue Boise district over bathroom law it wasn’t allowed to enforce

The Boise School District didn’t implement a state law restricting bathroom access for transgender students amid a federal injunction. The Idaho Family Policy center is suing, anyway.

ISAT top 10s: These were the best performers among districts, charters, online schools

Charter schools fared well while virtual schools fell behind their brick-and-mortar counterparts.

UPDATE: ISAT scores remain stagnant, fall short of state goals

Just over half of public school students were proficient in English language arts and most lacked proficiency in math.

IDLA faces increased Statehouse scrutiny amid budget growth

After a surge in enrollment and state funding, the online learning platform is facing questions from lawmakers that could lead to policy changes next year.

Governor’s midyear spending cuts could avert $79.9 million deficit

A new forecast says the state will be in a budget hole as tax cuts and revenue shortfalls slash its bottom line.

Boise State president search narrows. Five finalists will be announced

In other business Wednesday, the State Board approved University of Idaho’s proposal for a new graduate degree in nursing, based in Coeur d’Alene.

‘A sound business practice’: Critchfield says she — not Little — asked public schools to plan for cuts

The holdback plans could play a role in legislative budget considerations moving forward.