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Analysis: Idaho’s 1890 process for building schools shows its age again
Is the state’s method for building schools hopelessly out of date? So out of date that even a massive and unprecedented infusion of state money will not be able to fix it?
School leaders reflect on ‘disheartening’ and ‘eye-opening’ bond losses
Voters in Tuesday’s election rejected three school bonds, worth a combined $150.5 million.
Voters approve splitting Mountain View into two smaller districts
Overall, 65% of voters supported deconsolidation.
A bad night for school bonds: Shelley, Filer and Middleton asks fail
Get the latest here as election results roll in
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.
Idaho universities begin looking for leeway under new anti-DEI law
The universities might not seek many exemptions. But the fast-moving process illustrates the larger confusion around the new state law, a sweeping attempt to squelch diversity, equity and inclusion programs on Idaho campuses.
Plimmer family and late daughter honored in Meridian ninja park opening
Eva Plimmer died at age 11 from a brain tumor. But her dream came true on Sunday.
Colleges will be able to seek exemptions to anti-DEI law
The State Board of Education will consider exemptions for summer college and university classes. The sweeping anti-DEI law goes into effect on July 1.
Idaho climbs 12 spots in national rankings for starting teacher pay
Idaho made gains on teacher pay after the state invested in raises, but it still ranks last in per-student spending.
ISEE on ice: State suspends a major K-12 data system upgrade
Rebuilding the Idaho System for Educational Excellence has been a priority for several years. The State Board of Education says the loss of federal COVID relief funds has put the project on hold. A key legislator has questions.