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Career Ready Students grant helps revamp Kellogg CTE program

The northern Idaho district was one of 68 local education agencies that received state funds this month to establish or expand career technical education programs.

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.

Medical education plan heads to Little, Legislature

The document sets the table for an ongoing legislative debate over medical education — and how the state should spend millions of dollars to support Idaho students.

Critchfield lays out blueprint for a special education funding ‘bridge’

With her $50 million proposal on hold, the state superintendent wants to use existing funds to help schools serve high-needs special education students.

Library commission appoints new state librarian

Dylan Baker replaces Stephanie Bailey-White, who’s retiring after six years at the helm.

US Department of Education cancels Idaho community schools grant, citing DEI

The grant supports 60 full-time staff at 47 community schools around Idaho who connect families with local resources.

Devin Bodkin rejoins EdNews

He was a reporter, blogger and assistant editor at EdNews prior to his work at the Idaho National Laboratory.

UPDATED: Boise, Valley View Elementary offer new $295,000 settlement to parents

It’s unclear whether this offer is related to the $7 million in sexual abuse settlements the Boise district announced last month — or to Gavin Snow, a former special education assistant at Valley View. The district isn’t saying.

INSIDE: Find out who won the state’s annual competition for kids

“Choosing winners from so many amazing submissions is always a challenge, and this year was no different,” said Superintendent Debbie Critchfield.