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Spelling it out: Online Schools

Spelling it Out: Online Schools In Idaho, 32 public virtual schools serve more than 18,500 students, a growing trend since the COVID-19 pandemic. Some families see online public school as a homeschooling hybrid. Others use virtual programs to flex around a busy sports schedule, or to fit the needs of struggling students. For example, Idaho…

Critchfield seeks second term to lead Idaho schools

The state superintendent launched her campaign Wednesday.

The top five education issues EdNews will follow in 2026

The new year is shaping up to be another hectic one for education policy. Here’s what we’ll writing about.

Lawmakers get their first look at a medical education plan next week

A Jan. 15 hearing will bring the issue to the legislative committee that will ultimately debate how much the state can spend to train medical school students — and where.

Happy accidents: Our parenting game is a little like a Bob Ross painting

A timeworn insight from the late painter carries a parenting lesson for me and my wife – and more so the older we get.

Tanner takes position as JFAC co-chair

The move comes as the Legislature’s budget committee is staring at shortfalls this year and next year.

Idaho’s average teacher salary increases more than 5%

The number climbed to over $66,000 this school year.

UPDATED: Judge dismisses sexual abuse reporting charges against former teacher

Marianne Baker had faced two misdemeanor charges of failing to report suspected abuse. The charges centered on Gavin Snow, a former special education assistant. In November, the Boise School District announced it had agreed to pay $7 million in sexual abuse settlements involving Snow.