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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
I want independent kids but struggle to trust their judgement
Like our kids’ parents, who get to make plenty of mistakes, I’m told the little pitfalls bring benefits.
Federal court reverses decision on Idaho’s ‘harmful’ library law, returns case to lower court
“We are happy the 9th Circuit agreed that a key provision of the law is unconstitutional,” McKay Cunningham, a constitutional law professor and lawyer representing the plaintiffs, said in a statement to EdNews.
West Ada approves plan for armed campus sentinels
During emergencies, they’ll wear sashes to identify themselves as sentinels to law enforcement.
Viruses, lack of subs prompt closures at some eastern Idaho schools
“It was a whole gambit that hit staff members and students,” one principal said.
Feds to pay for new elementary at Mountain Home Air Force Base
A U.S. congressman helped secure money for the school.
CDA trustees discuss new policy to address racist incidents
The district’s Safe and Welcoming Schools Task Force spent a year working on the new language.
Episode 3 – Idaho’s $100 million special education gap and what it means for kids
Listen to this podcast by two Idaho moms.
Health district concerned with low measles vaccine coverage
Idaho has the lowest MMR vaccine rate in the nation.
Idaho students flock to apprenticeship programs
Post-secondary learners are lining up in droves to become plumbers, electricians and HVAC technicians — a trend that reflects job demand and coincides with a state initiative to improve go-on rates.
Statehouse roundup, 1.23.26: ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ tax plan debuts
In other news, a Boise State University survey found that most Idahoans support the state’s controversial new private school choice law — but are undecided about where to go from here.