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 Bluesky @ryansuppe.bsky.social. Contact him at ryan@idahoednews.org

Caldwell trustee resigns amid district leadership changes

The district will soon have a new superintendent and chief financial officer along with two new trustees.

HB 93 critics overwhelm town hall for tax credit applicants

A town hall designed to answer questions about applying for the state’s new private education tax credit turned into a tribunal for the program’s sponsors.

Idaho universities propose hundreds of new state-supported medical school seats

Lawmakers set a goal to subsidize 30 new medical school seats over the next three years. But Monday’s proposals went well beyond that.

School leaders tout state tax relief that will make bonds, levies cheaper

It’s a discount that has the potential to sway voters who are on the fence about supporting ballot measures in November.

Caldwell schools to display ‘In God We Trust’ signs after donation

State law requires public schools to display signs that include the U.S. national motto if the materials are donated. 

Longtime school trustee targets Senate seat in Boise swing district

Nancy Gregory, a Democrat, could face incumbent Republican Sen. Codi Galloway in one of the state’s most competitive swing districts.

Tax Commission shares key dates, requirements for private education tax credit

Aspiring applicants must file a 2024 income tax return in the coming weeks, if they haven’t already.

Legislature intervenes in HB 93 lawsuit

The Idaho Supreme Court issued a series of orders allowing the Legislature to join the lawsuit while blocking national school choice groups from doing so.

DOGE Task Force: State has hundreds of ‘chronically vacant’ positions

The task force is responsible for recommending cuts to ‘unnecessary’ positions.

National school choice groups seek to intervene in HB 93 lawsuit

The groups are representing three Idaho families that plan to apply for the new tax credit.