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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.

Lottery opens for Gem Prep: Idaho Falls

About 370 seats across grades K-9 are open for the new East Idaho School.

Boise trustees agree to interview only deputy Wendy Johnson to serve as superintendent

Lisa Roberts announcement her plan to retire earlier this month.

Statehouse roundup, 1.21.26: Critchfield plays defense on K-12 budget

In other news, a bill requiring state and local K-12 artificial intelligence policies makes its debut.

New opt-in law for human sexuality lessons prompts varied responses from Idaho schools

One charter has sent hundreds of permission slips to parents. Others aren’t tracking them.

Idaho will participate in federal education tax credit, governor says

The $1,700 credit refunds donations to organizations that offer students scholarships covering tuition, tutoring and other education expenses.

Idaho governor tells state agencies to coordinate responses on legislators’, journalists’ questions

The practice applies year-round, and started before Gov. Brad Little took office, governor’s spokesperson says

Statehouse roundup, 1.20.26: Tuition hikes are ‘on the table,’ State Board chief says

In other news, a Senate committee introduced a bill that would move the search process for new college and university presidents almost entirely out of public view. Meanwhile, Democratic leaders called on the Tax Commission to pause advance payments through the private education tax credit.