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Idaho students flock to apprenticeship programs

Post-secondary learners are lining up in droves to become plumbers, electricians and HVAC technicians — a trend that reflects job demand and coincides with a state initiative to improve go-on rates.

Statehouse roundup, 1.26.26: Bill to clamp down on higher ed searches heads to Senate floor

In other news, Idaho’s teacher of the year urges legislators to invest in college scholarships and the Launch program.

Two Olympic legends and four others to be honored for championing equity in sports

Kristin Armstrong, Muffy Davis, and EdNews CEO and journalist Jennifer Swindell are among those to be celebrated.

Idaho Supreme Court grills challengers of private education tax credit

Some justices appeared skeptical that the Idaho Constitution prohibits the state from funding private education. INSIDE: Photo gallery.

Statehouse roundup, 1.23.26: ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ tax plan debuts

In other news, a Boise State University survey found that most Idahoans support the state’s controversial new private school choice law — but are undecided about where to go from here.

Episode 2 — What a budget deficit could mean for schools

They know their way around parenting and policy.

Statehouse roundup, 1.22.26: Committee heads off Hispanic Commission shutdown

In other news, a bill that prohibits classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity could be changed.

Analysis: Think the DEI debate is closed? Don’t count on it

Idaho colleges and universities are working through compliance with Idaho’s latest anti-DEI law, passed last year. Two right-wing groups say the colleges and the State Board are breaking the law.