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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Madam Superintendent: More women are becoming education leaders, but are still underrepresented
Today’s women in charge say it takes doggedness and support to get to the top.
Two of Idaho’s Shoshone-Bannock Tribe members inducted into National Native American Hall of Fame
The hall of fame has developed a biography-based curriculum for grades 8-12.
‘A family-oriented dinosaur’: Idaho governor signs new prehistoric emblem into law
During a visit to the school, Horman said fourth grade students had prepared a presentation explaining the traits of the dinosaur.
Statehouse roundup, 3.31.23: House passes libraries bill, as session nears conclusion
Friday’s vote came after a contentious debate with biblical overtones. Lawmakers were wrapping up the final bills on their calendar Friday.
Resignations, conflicts and unmet expectations — Idaho’s Charter Commission at a crossroads
The commission will at least see three new leaders and possibly a transformation as the charter and parental choice movements gain momentum.
Idaho districts and charters carry over $519 million in savings
Fund balances — or savings — have reached record amounts and increased by an average of 17% over the past three years.
Statehouse roundup, 3.27.23: Library pornography bills see new amendments
In other news, the Senate took up a slew of school spending bills — all of which passed.
Charter school bucks the status quo for at-risk students
At Future Public, a focus on equity is making a difference.
Statehouse roundup, 3.24.23: Two more library bills head to Senate floor, and could be amended
Get caught up on late-session education news — from budgets to dinosaurs.
IDHW sues AG Labrador over childcare grant investigation
“This is not a simple matter of an overbroad request for documents, it is a matter of government overreach,” the filing states