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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.

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.

Critchfield made calls, reviewed records to help rescue millions in federal funding

Lost documents at the federal level jeopardized some $30 million remaining in a community schools grant, the state superintendent told EdNews.

Four Idaho charters to split millions in federal funds

At least 5,900 new charter school seats will be created with the funds.

Moyle offers JFAC chairman’s spot to a member of his leadership team

The House speaker offered a vacant Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee chair’s spot to Rep. Josh Tanner, R-Eagle, Idaho Public Television reported Wednesday. Tanner was noncommittal Wednesday evening.

Career Ready Students grant helps revamp Kellogg CTE program

The northern Idaho district was one of 68 local education agencies that received state funds this month to establish or expand career technical education programs.

Idaho Supreme Court schedules arguments on private education tax credit

Each side will have 30 minutes on Jan. 23 to make arguments and answer questions from the court’s five justices.

Medical education plan heads to Little, Legislature

The document sets the table for an ongoing legislative debate over medical education — and how the state should spend millions of dollars to support Idaho students.

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.