School Funding
Grangeville to run levy in May, principals step into superintendent roles
Pulling off Idaho’s first district deconsolidation in 20 years is a heavy lift for a small-town school board.
Governor, superintendent propose major cuts to state’s online learning platform
Rural public school leaders say the Idaho Digital Learning Alliance is a “lifeline” for supplementing curriculum.
UPDATED: Judge dismisses Oneida school funding lawsuit
Monday’s ruling means taxpayers in the rural Eastern Idaho district could be entirely on the hook for a new, $29 million elementary school.
Boise trustees approve a $30.4 million property tax increase
A Boise school property tax levy will increase by an estimated 18%, widening a large gap between the Boise and West Ada districts. Boise trustees say the money will support a long list of popular programs.
22 levies pass and just two fail with nearly $75 million on the ballot
The supplemental levy asks range from $45,000 in the Three Creek up to $15 million in Lakeland.
Most districts and charters must lift starting teacher pay to comply with state minimum
Find out how your district or charter school’s starting salary compares to the state’s minimum.
Idaho’s public school funding fails to account for high-need students, report finds
A district with 24% special education students receives the same amount of state funding as a district with 5% special education students.