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State of the State: Governor’s budget protects ‘classroom funding’ from cuts

Virtual schools and universities aren’t immune from more than $850 million in cuts, reversions and transfers aimed at balancing the state’s budget. 

Here’s a guide to the 2026 legislative session

INSIDE: Find out how to follow the Legislature or participate in the lawmaking process.

GOP leaders signal K-12 will be safe from budget cuts

Democrats aren’t buying it. Also, Gov. Brad Little says special education funding is a ‘critical’ issue that will be addressed after the state budget is ironed out.

Analysis: Performing without a net, legislators face the unfamiliar job of slashing budgets

Idaho faces a projected $555 million gap between spending requests and available revenues — a 10% gulf. And this time around, Idaho won’t get a truckload of federal money to erase the shortfall.

Critchfield seeks second term to lead Idaho schools

The state superintendent launched her campaign Wednesday.

The top five education issues EdNews will follow in 2026

The new year is shaping up to be another hectic one for education policy. Here’s what we’ll writing about.

Happy accidents: Our parenting game is a little like a Bob Ross painting

A timeworn insight from the late painter carries a parenting lesson for me and my wife – and more so the older we get.

Idaho’s average teacher salary increases more than 5%

The number climbed to over $66,000 this school year.

Boise language teacher recognized for her love and dedication to Spanish

Les Bois Junior High’s Sierra Atkins wins statewide award.