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Critchfield lays out blueprint for a special education funding ‘bridge’

With her $50 million proposal on hold, the state superintendent wants to use existing funds to help schools serve high-needs special education students.

Library commission appoints new state librarian

Dylan Baker replaces Stephanie Bailey-White, who’s retiring after six years at the helm.

UPDATED: Critchfield pulls plug on $50 million special education plan

In other business Wednesday, the State Board of Education approved the first steps of a University of Idaho-University of Utah medical education partnership. And the State Board’s logo and messaging could get a makeover.

Some schools have yet to implement ‘harmful’ material library law

Seventeen districts and charters answered “No” to one or more survey questions about whether their policies align with state law. Private schools weren’t included in the survey.

Analysis: A medical education task force’s ‘tiptoe’ doesn’t go unnoticed

Written comments get at the unavoidable politics that a medical education task force sidestepped. Rightly or wrongly, the Legislature will have to figure out it out.

US Department of Education cancels Idaho community schools grant, citing DEI

The grant supports 60 full-time staff at 47 community schools around Idaho who connect families with local resources.

Idaho Democrats will prioritize state superintendent race in 2026

But no one has stepped up to challenge incumbent Republican Debbie Critchfield.

North Idaho students build beds for kids who don’t have one

The project is part of Hayden Canyon Charter school’s mission to provide hands-on opportunities for students.

Idaho’s new education tax credit has fewer reporting requirements than similar programs

For instance, the new law doesn’t require the state to report how many recipients were already enrolled in private school. This data would help answer one of the most hotly contested questions surrounding the program.