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I want independent kids but struggle to trust their judgement
Like our kids’ parents, who get to make plenty of mistakes, I’m told the little pitfalls bring benefits.
Program cuts, staff cuts, furloughs: Education leaders say budget cuts would cause fallout
The Legislature’s most powerful budget-writers asked state agencies to spell out plans for spending cuts — ratcheting up a debate that is dominating the 2026 session.
Federal court reverses decision on Idaho’s ‘harmful’ library law, returns case to lower court
“We are happy the 9th Circuit agreed that a key provision of the law is unconstitutional,” McKay Cunningham, a constitutional law professor and lawyer representing the plaintiffs, said in a statement to EdNews.
West Ada approves plan for armed campus sentinels
During emergencies, they’ll wear sashes to identify themselves as sentinels to law enforcement.
Critchfield rejects budget committee’s request to plan for cuts
The Republican superintendent said she already “fulfilled the assignment” by making cuts to the K-12 budget ahead of the legislative session.
‘I can’t do this unless you’re with me’: Boise trustees select Wendy Johnson as superintendent
She inherits leadership over a unique, 145-year-old district facing several challenges, from enrollment declines to lawsuits.
Analysis: One big beautiful budget battle begins — with education in the line of fire
Step by step, legislative leaders are trying to dismantle Gov. Brad Little’s spending and tax proposals. Either way, the budgets are teetering — and if anything goes wrong, K-12 and higher ed could pay a big share of the price.
Viruses, lack of subs prompt closures at some eastern Idaho schools
“It was a whole gambit that hit staff members and students,” one principal said.
Statehouse roundup, 1.29.26: Budget-writers drop K-12 exemption, tell Critchfield to prepare for cuts
In other news, a new plan to adopt tax cuts from the feds’ “One Big Beautiful Bill” makes its debut — and this could further complicate this year’s budget.
Feds to pay for new elementary at Mountain Home Air Force Base
A U.S. congressman helped secure money for the school.