The price tag for the private, for-profit Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine is unknown — and it’s likely to stay that way. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/con...

The cost to property owners is the lowest since 2012. www.idahoednews.org/news/state-t... #idedu

“The claims filed are not indicative of a systemic problem,” district leaders said. “Many of the tort claims appear to stem from coordinated efforts involving a small group of attorneys and a former employee.” #idedu #idaho www.idahoednews.org/news/boise-d...

ICYMI, our story from Thursday on the Boise School District settlements. #idleg #idaho. www.idahoednews.org/top-news/boi...

Boise State has several high-level openings, in addition to the president's vacancy. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/kevins-blog/...

The Idaho Department of Education initially proposed increasing the age limit amid a round of updates to the state’s special education manual. But state education officials ultimately decided to pursue the change through the legislative process. www.idahoednews.org/news/educati...

The district and its patrons are already on the hook for $5 million — and could wind up paying any additional settlements in full. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/boise-a...

In September, a coalition of opponents sued to block the new program from taking effect. State attorneys are defending it, backed by supporters from Idaho to Arkansas to Indiana. www.idahoednews.org/school-choic...

The highest-profile job search in Idaho higher education is on indefinite hold. We dug into more than 150 pages of public records, following the path from a fast-track search to a sudden slowdown. #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/top-news/in-...

There have been no complaints since September. www.idahoednews.org/news/flag-an... #idedu #idaho

“Needless to say, this situation is very concerning,” said Secretary of State Phil McGrane. www.idahoednews.org/news/hundred...

When the group’s report goes public, probably in early December, it will probably leave the politically charged questions to the politicians. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/wor...

West Bonner's former superintendent appeared to resign from the job when he penned an "exit" letter. But the school board "misrepresented" the letter, Durst argues, and an expert witness will testify that he's owed $402,210. www.idahoednews.org/news/durst-w...

Monday's ruling means the rural district might be on the hook for the entire $29 million cost of a new elementary school. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/judge-d...

Public school trustees' opposition to public funds going to private schools was front and center Friday on the final day of the Idaho School Boards Association's annual meeting in North Idaho. www.idahoednews.org/top-news/var... #idedu

The Idaho Constitution “doesn’t foreclose the Legislature from doing more” than establishing a “uniform” public school system, they wrote. www.idahoednews.org/news/state-a...

“In large part, families are still choosing public education, but they’re choosing it in different forms,” said state superintendent Debbie Critchfield. www.idahoednews.org/top-news/k-1...

Analysis: The most powerful committee in the Statehouse has flexed its muscle in recent sessions, spelling out where and how agencies should spend taxpayer money. Look for more of the same next year. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ana...

The Nampa City Council has scheduled a Dec. 1 on the controversial transfer. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/kevins-blog/...

The average superintendent salary in Idaho increased less than $1,000 over last year with the same three school districts paying their leaders over $200,000, according to new data analyzed by EdNews. www.idahoednews.org/top-news/top... #idedu

A university professor took her public records complaint to court. A judge sided with Boise State. But taxpayers could be on the hook for close to $45,000. #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/top-news/a-b...

School funding is the key theme that runs through the resolutions that hundreds of Idaho trustees will consider later this week. The proposals could guide their lobbying efforts during the 2026 legislative session. www.idahoednews.org/top-news/hun... #idedu #idpol #schoolboard

The scenario is an “academic” exercise at this point, a budget analyst said. But it offers a glimpse into the dilemma that lawmakers will face when they reconvene in January. www.idahoednews.org/state-policy...

Overall, 19 of the 26 supplemental levies on the ballot passed. Seven failed. Two of the four plant facilities levies passed; two failed. See the results from your school district here: www.idahoednews.org/elections25/... #idedu #idpol

Clearwater Valley’s levy passed with 54% in support, while Grangeville’s failed with 54% opposed. www.idahoednews.org/news/shockin... #idedu #education #k12 #idpol

A stinging legislative staff report outlined several familiar problems with the multimillion-dollar upgrade — but exposed some new problems. #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/top-news/sta...

The simmering dispute between the Oneida School District and the state involves at least $7.8 million for a new elementary school. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/multimi...

See the teacher evaluation grades in your district or charter. www.idahoednews.org/top-news/nea...

The federal program covers about $50 million to $60 million in special education costs per year. But Idaho still faces a $100 million special education shortfall, state superintendent Debbie Critchfield says. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/state-policy...

North Idaho College made progress on the ongoing recommendations from accreditors, according to a report released late Wednesday from evaluators who visited the college last month. www.idahoednews.org/news/accredi... #ednews #idaho

After five failed bond measures, Middleton has secured state funding to build a new elementary school. But the district has to ask voters for a bond one more time before it’s eligible for the state loan. www.idahoednews.org/state-policy...

The college plans to launch Cardinal Classical, a general education pathway, in the Fall of 2026. The pathway will encompass 13 courses or 36 credits and fulfill students’ gen-ed requirements. www.idahoednews.org/news/north-i... #idaho #classicaleducation #idedu

Trustees Monday adopted a resolution declaring a vacancy in Zone 4 and setting a date — Dec. 8 — to interview candidates. www.idahoednews.org/news/caldwel...

A representative of the University of Washington stopped short of saying WWAMI would sever its Idaho ties. But cutting Idaho’s program threatens the partnership — and its 53-year-old business model. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/uni...

Voters will see evidence of the growing special education funding gap on their ballots next month, as seven school districts seek more than $3.3 million in supplemental levy funds to pay for special education. www.idahoednews.org/elections25/... #idedu

The Nampa City Council is still working on the proposed transfer. And the council's closed-door discussions have triggered an open meetings law complaint, @boisedev.com reported Thursday. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/cwi-vot...

Many attendees weren't there to find out how they can apply for the state's new private education task force. They were seizing an opportunity to confront the sponsors of House Bill 93. www.idahoednews.org/school-choic...

Analysis: Enrollment is rising and robust on Idaho’s four-year campuses. That's good news. But it also poses problems, as colleges and universities weather Idaho's self-inflicted budget crunch. #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ana...

The owners declined to answer any questions about whether they plan to sell the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, or whether Idaho State has the inside track on a purchase. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/icom-ow...

The University of Idaho pitched a new medical program in Boise while Idaho State University made its case to buy ICOM. Read what higher education officials proposed to address Idaho's doctor shortage: www.idahoednews.org/medical-educ...

Minimum teacher pay ranges from $50,252 in 94 school districts to a high of $58,594 in Blaine County. www.idahoednews.org/news/most-id... #idedu #idpol #education #teacherpay

School districts aren’t allowed to mention state tax relief in official ballot language, so Nampa leaders are hoping to spread the word before voters head to the polls next month. www.idahoednews.org/elections25/...

The now-extended presidential search could well continue through the 2025-26 academic year. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/thi...

Cynthia Pemberton says university status will help the growng school attract more students and student-athletes. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/lc-stat...

Lindsay Hecox, a transgender Boise State University student, had asked the court to drop the case. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/idaho-f...

Idaho spends $10.6 million helping students attend medical school, and will probably put up even more in the future. Three schools want a piece of the action. Here's how they stack up. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/medical-educ...

Nursing is clearly an in-demand career in Idaho. So what programs do the colleges offer? And are they collaborating? We break it all down. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/features/spe...

Interim President Jeremiah Shinn, on the Boise State presidential search: “I understand that these processes take the time that they take, and I’m confident in the diligence that has guided this process." #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ami...

After more than two decades on the Boise school board, Nancy Gregory is turning her attention to the Statehouse. www.idahoednews.org/news/longtim...

Analysis: The College of Western Idaho’s acquisition plan could set the stage for a Statehouse showdown. After a quarter century of hosting concerts and rodeos, the Idaho Center could serve up some high-quality political theater. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ana...