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Critchfield launches statewide talks on school funding overhaul

The complex formula hasn’t had a meaningful update since the 1990s, and state policymakers have debated changes for more than a decade, with little progress.

UPDATED: Sandpoint superintendent works through cancer treatment

Becky Meyer has continue to work through treatment largely due to her love of the school district she has served for decades.

Where teachers are — and aren’t — getting raises

One district will see a 3.82% increase, but many have frozen their pay scales.

‘The people spoke’: Kimberly trustees dissect bond, levy failures

May 19 was a great day, one resident told the board, because the community won.

Idaho schools reduce staff amid rising costs, enrollment declines

Local budgets are tightening, even though K-12 was mostly spared from state cuts this year.

West Ada unveils nearly finished Independence Elementary

The Star school will open in August. INSIDE: Photo gallery and video.

BYU-Idaho reports spring enrollment increase

Enrollment is increasing, even as more students delay college for religious missions, the private university said in a news release Thursday.

Idaho schools brace for difficult budget season

INSIDE: Find school board hearing dates for districts and charters that have posted them on their websites.

As a ‘fast and furious’ healthcare spending frenzy begins, lawmakers look for a say

The influx of federal money has set off a power struggle in the Idaho Statehouse.

Zoo Boise opens new $5.6 million education building

Summer classes are still available. INSIDE: Registration information.