Charter commission allows virtual charter to open with 4 students enrolled

Executive director Rachel Burk said last week that Trailhead Virtual Academy has the green light because its education service provider signed an agreement taking on the financial risk.

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Lobbying group sues Boise State, alleging it withheld public records

The Idaho Family Policy Center says Boise State withheld records related to an academic article that stated OB-GYNs fled Idaho after the state’s abortion ban took effect.

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Charter schools receive $3.6 million in early state payments

Idaho’s education department can provide upfront funding to help new and expanding programs cover startup costs, payroll and other expenses.

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New schools are set to open across Idaho

INSIDE: See where families will find more choices this fall, from elementary campuses to virtual learning.

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Record first-year class enrolls at ICOM

The class of 231 students is a 10-year peak for the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, a for-profit school that figures into the state’s larger debate over medical education.

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‘A concern but not a surprise:’ A resurgence of measles looms over Idaho schools

The state has reported only a handful of cases so far this year. Nationally, cases have climbed to a 35-year high — sharpening a polarized debate over vaccines and declining immunization rates.

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Ousted Idaho State director claims age, religious discrimination

University officials said they eliminated George Casper’s $181,727-a-year position in a sweeping budget restructuring. His attorney acknowledged the financial pressures facing the university but ad…

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A report suggests a surge in Title IX complaints at U of I — but that might not be the case

INSIDE: A detailed rundown of discrimination complaints and investigations at Idaho colleges and universities.

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Judge allows lawsuit against Boise School District over transgender bathroom policy to proceed

Jane Doe’s lawsuit seeking more than $10,000 from the district can move forward after a judge denied the district’s request to dismiss the case.

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Idaho State ditches — then quickly revives — a graduation tradition

Physician assistant students will still receive the long white coats at their 2027 graduation ceremony, after Idaho State administrators abandoned a cost-cutting measure.

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Little lauds Idaho’s bottom line — but downplays how Idaho got there

It’s not every day when elected officials sing the praises of spending cuts. And also not every day when they openly joust over who deserves the credit.

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Student files additional claims over ouster from Boise State housing job

M. Trey Gerlach now claims at least $500,000 in damages, stemming from his time working at a Boise State University dormitory.

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Former Nampa school board chair resigns

Brook Taylor served on the board since 2022. Trustees plan to appoint her successor for a term that runs through 2029.

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‘It got inside:’ Months after a Boise student’s death by suicide, her parents speak out

“She had a lot to give to this world,” Joseph Pollard told NBC News. “Whether she was trans or not, this world — not just my world — this world would have been a better place with her in it.”…

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How the feds’ healthcare grants could affect Idaho education: Three examples

Idaho has $186 million in federal rural grants to parcel out by the end of October. Workforce development is a big part of the mix.

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Opening minds and hearts: Jerome Spanish teacher shares power of bilingualism

Cheryl Schleiss found her calling decades after falling in love with language. Now she’s helping fourth graders connect across cultures.

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Private education tax credit reaches annual cap, applications close

The program is capped at $50 million annually, including administrative costs. The Idaho State Tax Commission has released little information about who’s receiving the taxpayer funds.

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Lakeland trustees cure alleged open meeting violation

Lakeland School District trustees voted publicly on Wednesday to extend the contract of interim superintendent Jake Massey, a redo of action taken last month. The board voted to approve the contrac…

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Could Uncle Sam’s money cure Idaho’s physicians’ shortage? Not necessarily.

Idaho ranks last in the nation in physicians per capita, an access crisis that only worsens as the state’s population grows and its doctors grow older. Eight Republican lawmakers will have an…

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Schools cash in on record-setting lottery payout

The $56.25 million dividend isn’t a big jackpot for K-12, not in the context of an overall state budget approaching $2.8 billion — but it does represent a significant one-year increase.

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A disputed Boise High incident became central to Idaho’s transgender bathroom fight

A “humiliating” story has surfaced in multiple lawsuits litigating the state’s transgender bathroom restrictions. Court records show conflicting accounts of what happened.

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State Board refuses to release Boise State search records — again

Idaho EdNews requested public comments on David Hahn, hired as the university’s president on July 1. The board again said no.

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NIC promises jobs and other perks to qualifying graduates

The goal is to show the community, students and critics the value of its degrees.

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‘What resilience means:’ Nezperce teacher returns after leukemia battle

Cancer taught Callie Zenner a lesson she now shares with her students: “You can do hard things.”

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Charter board rewards director with a $150,000 loan he likely doesn’t have to pay back

Bluum CEO Terry Ryan said he’s “never seen anything like it.”

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West Ada superintendent announces cancer diagnosis

“I feel extremely fortunate that it was caught very early, and I’m expected to make a full recovery,” Derek Bub said.

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Supreme Court upholds Idaho’s transgender athletics ban

Tuesday’s long-awaited ruling removes the last legal obstacle to enforcing Idaho’s “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act” — which has been mired in the courts for more than six years.

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Lakeland trustees extend interim superintendent’s contract without public vote

Jake Massey was not promoted to superintendent but he did receive a $30,000 raise to stay on as interim, according to contracts obtained from a public records request.

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U of I announces three AI degree programs

Idaho’s three four-year universities will all offer artificial intelligence degrees in 2026-27.

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‘Maintenance only:’ State agencies told to hold the line on spending

Based on a recent memo from Gov. Brad Little’s budget chief, K-12 is unlikely to see much in the way of new money next year, and higher education is unlikely to see a reversal of recent budget cuts…

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