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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
NIC returns to full accreditation
The decision follows a years-long effort from school leaders to return to good standing with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
West Ada approves boundary changes that impact hundreds of students
More families are moving to subdivisions on the west side of the district.
Marsing gets creative to better serve students
Concerns about funding and enrollment are fueling a concerted effort to meet student and community needs in the rural western Idaho district.
Kuna trustees name three superintendent finalists
All three have deep Idaho history.
Statehouse roundup, 2.5.26: House committee approves special education resolution to Congress
Also Thursday, a new bill reforming the state’s digital curriculum funding made its debut.
Idaho State to cut positions, consolidate colleges
The university has been “in the process of informing” those impacted by budget reduction plans but has offered little clarity about who’s being affected, or how.
Idaho ranks last for kindergarten-ready skills, parent survey finds
Measures for readiness include a youngster’s ability to write their first name and count objects.
Meet Strider, a therapy provider with a tail — and a talent for connecting with kids
Like his police K-9 counterparts, Strider is highly trained in his craft. But instead of sniffing for drugs or attacking on command, he walks school hallways — tail always wagging — and works with counselors to lift kids’ spirits, calm them or just be a friend.
Labrador names new solicitor general
Michael Zarian has been Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s deputy solicitor general since January 2024. Zarian has played a key role in Idaho’s 2025 private education tax credit law.
Governor defends his budget plan as lawmakers probe cuts to K-12
“We did our due diligence,” Gov. Brad Little told reporters in reference of drafting his budget proposal. “That’s what we’re sticking with.”