School Choice
Analysis: Idaho’s fight over private school choice is far from finished
The 2025 Legislature passed a $50 million private school tax credit program. Heading into the 2026 session, $50 million looks to be the boundary on the map and the line in the sand.
Boise trustees: Private school choice will ‘irreparably harm’ public schools
Boise’s resolution will go to the Idaho School Boards Association, which represents trustees statewide. In 2024, ISBA members went on record in overwhelming opposition to private school choice.
Conceptual charter ‘school of sport’ has roots in religious sectarianism
Branden Durst and a board of familiar faces are looking to open Brabeion Academy, a “school of sport” originally introduced as a Christian charter school.
School leaders, lawmakers speak out against private school tax credit
Monday’s town hall event was the first of seven to be held in East Idaho.
School Choice: An ongoing journey for one Idaho family
This begins a series of stories featuring families who choose different ways to educate their children, from charter to traditional to home and private schools.
Federal judge to consider religious freedom arguments in Blaine Amendment case
A Middleton church that rented a public school’s gymnasium claims its First Amendment rights were violated when the lease was cancelled.
Thinking about private school? Idaho’s new incentive could offset all your state taxes
This hypothetical middle-class household shows how the Parental Choice tax credit can be a significant incentive to attend private school.
Retired public school administrators campaign against private school tax credit
Save Our Schools Idaho is hosting town halls to build opposition to House Bill 93. Who are they?
Upcoming town halls to highlight ‘harms’ of House Bill 93
The events will bring together public school advocates, educators and concerned citizens “to discuss the risks of expanding voucher programs in Idaho.”
Administrative costs for private school tax credit rise to $675,000
The Idaho State Tax Commission’s spending request more than doubled a previous estimate of the cost to administer House Bill 93.