Top News
‘Time is precious’: Moscow community and parents mourn murder victims
Over 1,000 people attend a vigil in Moscow on Wednesday to remember the four slain University of Idaho students.
Legislature 2023: Senate sets its lineup, jockeying continues in House
With massive turnover in the Legislature, a spate of key committee assignments are up for grabs this week.
‘We’re not backing down now:’ Little hints, briefly, at 2023 priorities
Speaking to an audience that included most of the Legislature, Little also touted the K-12 spending plan and tax cuts lawmakers approved in September.
Nampa will seek a $210.2 million bond to address aging facilities
Nampa’s needs are not about a lack of space for a growing population, but about facilities that are “aging out of their ability to meet the needs of students,” an official said.
U of I considers ‘a variety of scenarios’ for spring, as murder investigation continues
The university will base its decisions and protocols on the advice of law enforcement, according to provost and executive vice president Torrey Lawrence.
Surveys again illustrate highs and lows of student engagement
On average, just 45.5% of Idaho’s K-12 students reported being engaged at school in 2022. INSIDE: engagement numbers at your school or district for 2022.
Analysis: A week of unspeakable tragedy and unanswered questions
On Wednesday, President C. Scott Green defended his decision to resume classes at the University of Idaho, after four students were slain off-campus. Several parents who reached out to Idaho EdNews said they are fearful and unconvinced.
K-12 student enrollment ticks up slightly
Last school year, enrollment increased by 1.7%. This year, there’s growth again – though it’s a modest 0.3%. INSIDE: Find out who had the biggest gains and losses and early enrollment for all districts and charters.
National organizations call for doctors to regularly screen adolescents for mental health issues
In the past, pediatricians just paid attention to physical wellbeing. The change speaks to the increasing need for mental healthcare.
Trustees adopt all 14 legislative resolutions at convention
One proposal, which calls on the Legislature to boost funding for classified staff, passed with unanimous support. INSIDE: Details about every resolution.