State Policy

Eagle library board relocates 24 books after closed-door deliberation

A new law directs libraries to implement procedures allowing patrons to challenge content they consider “harmful” for minors. It’s unclear who filed the complaints because the city withheld their names.

Analysis: Boise State’s awkward and deafening silence over transgender athletes

The university has entered — and simultaneously sought to avoid — one of the most polarizing debates in education and sports.

After a turbulent start, state makes a change on Empowering Parents contract

A new vendor will distribute the popular education grants — and could receive up to $600,000 for the work. The state’s previous vendor had a rocky two-year record heading the program.

Boise State has paid $1 million and counting to defend Big City lawsuit

The legal costs reached $989,458.55 through early August, according to public records released by the university.

A popular unknown: Shortening the school week expands across Idaho

This fall, about 100,000 Idaho kids will attend a four-day school. The impacts on student performance are unclear. The savings for taxpayers are limited.

A deep dive into four-day schools — and researchers found contradictions

The move to a four-day school schedule delivers a variety of benefits, supporters say. Researchers instead found a gap between perception and reality.

Legislative committee looks to curb youth vaping

In 2021, nearly 18% of Idaho high school students said they used e-cigarettes.

No stranger to change, Whitworth takes a high-profile (and changing) education post

From a Central Idaho ranch to Idaho State University to GOP politics to the state’s controller’s office. Joshua Whitworth’s circuitous career path has taken him to the top job at the State Board of Education.