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Most Idaho families say they have school choice, survey finds
Of 425 Idaho families surveyed, below half are very satisfied with their child’s school.
Grangeville to run levy in May, principals step into superintendent roles
Pulling off Idaho’s first district deconsolidation in 20 years is a heavy lift for a small-town school board.
BYU-Idaho reports winter enrollment increases
On-campus enrollment is up by more than 5% from last winter. Overall enrollment is up by a whopping 22%, due to a surge in online student numbers.
‘We would never recover:’ Kellogg schools face high-stakes levy redo
Local leaders say art, PE, Marine ROTC programs and 70 jobs are on the line as they prepare to run the measure again in May.
Education news from around the state
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Statehouse roundup, 2.20.26: JFAC approves tax conformity funding, rejects military scholarships
In other news, a bill mandating a morning period of silence in public schools cleared a House committee.
Former lawmaker challenges Rep. Michael Veile
Chad Christensen served in the House from 2018 to 2022 and unsuccessfully pushed for legislation to make it easier for school employees to carry firearms on campus.
Statehouse roundup, 2.19.26: JFAC leaders stand by plan for additional budget cuts
In other news, a bill that would have required public schools to start their academic years after Labor Day died amidst bipartisan opposition.
Statehouse roundup, 2.18.26: Committee rejects bill to tighten rules around K-12 spending
In other news, the State Board of Education approved a medical lab expansion in the Treasure Valley.
Statehouse roundup, 2.16.26: Bills updating school facilities funds head to House
Also Monday, a Nampa Republican introduced a bill that would mandate when public schools start the academic year.