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‘Hazardous to the public:’ Insurance department files to take over school benefit trust
The decision comes after the department found the trust to be insolvent and determined its financial condition threatens its ability to pay claims.
How LC State’s rebranding bill died in 2026 — and how it might come back to life in 2027
A bill to make Lewis-Clark State College a full-fledged university quietly perished in the House, outside public view and with little explanation. Emails obtained by Idaho Education News tell the story behind the story.
Moscow to attempt novel approach to overhaul its aging schools
Since voters rarely pass bonds, districts are getting creative with plant facility levies.
Boise trustee candidates differ on biggest issue facing district
One says it’s declining enrollment. The other points to student well-being. Election Day is Sept. 1.
Frustration and questions mount as schools resolve how to cover benefit trust shortfall
There should have been safeguards to prevent the trust from depleting reserves, one business manager said.
ISAT Top 10s: Here are the best performers among districts, charters and online schools
INSIDE: See how your district or charter performed.
IRI Top 10s: See who performed best on new reading test
INSIDE: Check our statewide list to see how your district or charter school ranks.
Tax Commission won’t release private school tax-credit data. Here’s who’s asking, and why it’s been denied
Some of the denied data would test a selling point of the program: that it helps students who couldn’t otherwise afford a private education.
Reporters break down Idaho School Benefit Trust in new ‘EdNews Show’ episode
Kevin Richert and Sean Dolan explain what it means for teachers and how it might impact taxpayers.
Benefit trust tells members they have to cover $13 million shortfall — first payment is due in September
Member school districts and charters can either pay a lump sum or make monthly payments.