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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
After longwinded debate, Senate kills controversial school choice bill
Before Monday’s lopsided 12-23 vote, Senate Education Committee Chairman Dave Lent suggested other education savings accounts legislation might be in the works.
Statehouse roundup, 2.27.23: Parental rights bill passes House easily
And in other Statehouse news, homeschooling and abstinence could get new definitions.
Idaho schools ranked from best to worst
Find out what the data says about Idaho education. INSIDE: See where your school ranks.
Gov. Brad Little continues to push for career training grants and teacher raises
Little and Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke have been touring the state to build support for the Idaho Launch proposal, Little said at press conference Friday.
Statehouse roundup, 2.24.23: March school election date may be saved
In other news, a bill banning student IDs as valid voter identification is headed to the Senate floor.
Statehouse roundup, 2.23.23: School bathroom bill heads to Senate floor
In other news, lawmakers balk at a bill to furnish free feminine hygiene products in dispensers in school restrooms.
School Rankings ’22
The State Department of Education created this school rankings list to comply with federal requirements and to identify schools that are struggling or succeeding. How did your school stack up? Use the search box to find out. Helpful tips: To better understand how and why the rankings were compiled, check out this story. The green…
Day 49: Parental rights bill
And responding to hoax calls that disrupted schools across the state.
First-ever Elgin Baylor college scholarship winner announced
Senior Nimo Abdi of Capital High School plans to pursue a career in microbiology research.
Dyslexia 101: Schools start to incorporate newly required dyslexia training
Parents and educators applaud the effort, but say it’s just a start.