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Analysis: It’s a bad time to discuss the special education budget crisis. But it is time.
The 2025 Legislature could have taken a bite out of a $100 million special education shortfall, but failed. That leaves state superintendent Debbie Critchfield to press the issue in the middle of a fast-growing budget crisis.
At-risk students fall below state averages in ISAT scores, racial disparities continue
Top performing districts tended to have a higher percentage of white students and a lower percentage of students with disabilities and from low-income households.
Green: A challenging federal climate affects international students, U of I funding
While acknowledging an array of federal and state political pressures, University of Idaho President C. Scott Green also touted fundraising and research milestones Tuesday.
As CDC vaccine officials resign in protest, childhood vaccination rates are declining
Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shake-up comes as states see increases in vaccine exemption requests.
Critchfield requests $50 million special ed budget increase
The grant program would only partially address a growing special education funding shortfall. But the request could run into harsh realities, as Idaho faces its most serious budget crunch in five years.
Analysis: Following the Phoenix money, $17 million and counting
The University of Idaho has spent $16.8 million on its failed bid to acquire the University of Phoenix. Payments from the for-profit school appear to have covered the U of I’s costs, making the publicly funded university whole, with a small bit of cushion.
UPDATE: ISAT scores remain stagnant, fall short of state goals
Just over half of public school students were proficient in English language arts and most lacked proficiency in math.
IDLA faces increased Statehouse scrutiny amid budget growth
After a surge in enrollment and state funding, the online learning platform is facing questions from lawmakers that could lead to policy changes next year.
Idaho State hires consultant to study — and price out — a possible ICOM purchase
A national consulting firm is looking at “the need for a state-owned medical school in Idaho.” Idaho State is paying $100,000 to get the answer.
UPDATED: Boise State braces for another possible round of budget cuts
Boise State will start planning for budget cuts of up to 6% next year — or nearly $8.1 million. The state has already cut $4 million from this year’s university budget.