My latest story digs into the immigration process and lack of due process offered to many of the people who were detained in the Wilder, Idaho ICE raid. People were sent to detention facilities in other states - making it harder for their families and lawyers to help them fight their detention.

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...

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...

Gov. Brad Little's holdback order attempts to ward off a deficit as tax cuts and revenue shortfalls spoil the state's bottom line. www.idahoednews.org/news/governo...

Before Gov. Brad Little exempted K-12 schools from 3% holdbacks, state superintendent Debbie Critchfield asked school leaders to prepare for midyear spending cuts, kicking a hornets' nest of frustrations about education funding. www.idahoednews.org/top-news/a-s...

The State Board must release the names of finalists, per a state law. www.idahoednews.org/news/boise-s...

Clayton Strong showed up at the funeral home in Idaho, said he wanted his wife's body cremated, opened a lunch box full of cash and paid $2,310 on the spot, according to our reporting. Three months later, he was in another state and remarried. www.propublica.org/article/idah...

The new policy includes a review process with the opportunity to appeal an administrative decision on a classroom display. www.idahoednews.org/news/west-ad...

Trustees in recent weeks had considered cutting in half most fees for non-district students, but ultimately decided to eliminate them altogether. www.idahoednews.org/news/caldwel...

Analysis: After binging on tax cuts and tax breaks, Idaho appears to be teetering on a tipping point. A self-imposed budget crisis could be looming — and it could affect education. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ana...

The governor’s office Tuesday did not address the likelihood of holdbacks in the coming months. But Little's budget administrator said that “public education and teacher pay will remain the governor’s top priorities.” www.idahoednews.org/top-news/lit...

The complaint alleges that the Blaine Amendment — as applied in this case and on its face — violates First Amendment religion and speech protections. www.idahoednews.org/news/federal...

Claiming maximum $5,000 credits for each of the Spud Family’s two children would net a 32% reduction in its federal, state and local taxes. www.idahoednews.org/top-news/thi...

“I really don’t believe anyone learns unless they’re talking with other people,” said Steve Hauge, a longtime Caldwell High School teacher, who's retiring this year. “We don’t know what we don’t know until somebody asks a question.” www.idahoednews.org/top-news/cal...

In 2023, Gov. Brad Little and the Legislature invested $145 million in teacher raises, distributing an additional $6,359 in state funding per educator. www.idahoednews.org/state-policy...

“We deeply encourage members of the public to listen to negotiations and budget setting for our public schools,” said Misty Swanson, executive director of the Idaho School Boards Association. www.idahoednews.org/top-news/tea...

Analysis: Five years ago, education microgrants were a shiny new object. This year, Gov. Brad Little and legislators saw microgrants as a rusting relic that needed to be scrapped — even though they remain popular with parents. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ana...

In other news Wednesday, State Board members approve a possible name change for Lewis-Clark State College. And board members get an earful over a new anti-DEI law. #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/news/u-of-i-...

The 89-day legislative session was a blur of activity — especially in education. Here’s what happened, and what you might have missed. #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/top-news/wha...

Investigation: Emails between Kootenai County deputies and federal immigration agents show a coordinated effort to target undocumented people for immigration enforcement when they hadn't committed recent state crimes. My latest for @investigatewest.bsky.social

The 2025 #idleg is now a full Scaramucci removed from the original March 21 target adjournment date. Not that anyone's counting. #idaho

It's April and the #idleg is still in session. Here's what's happened so far today. #idaho www.idahoednews.org/top-news/sta...

It's Week 13 of the 2025 #idleg session. And @ryansuppe.bsky.social and I watched it all so you didn't have to! #idaho www.idahoednews.org/top-news/sta...

Gov. Brad Little issued his first veto this year, on a bill that would've banned medical requirements for vaccines, treatment or medication by Idaho businesses, governments and schools. The bill "removes parents’ freedom to ensure their children stay healthy at school," he wrote. #idleg #idpol

A new Idaho law deregulating child care facilities will drop Idaho's child-to-staff ratios from 41st loosest in the nation to 45th, an expert says. #idleg #idpol

In other news, the House passed a bill requiring schools to show videos depicting “early fetal development.” #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/top-news/sta...

In other news, a campus free speech bill is headed to the Senate floor. #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/news/stateho...

Tromp, Boise State's president since July 2019, will interview for the position Tuesday and Wednesday. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/tromp-s...

The bill, which passed 46-21, would cut at least 10 Idaho seats from the medical education program. #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/news/stateho...

Analysis: The WWAMI debate is about Idaho’s chronic doctor shortage. But it is also a juicy debate over politics, turf and market share — the quiet parts that a University of Idaho memo discusses out loud. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ana...

The report found that the biggest funding driver for public schools is district size, not student characteristics or needs. www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ida...

During an emotional public comment period Wednesday, opponents said flexible ratios could lead to increased rates of neglect and abuse. www.idahoednews.org/state-policy...

In other news, the Senate passed a bill banning political, ideological and religious flags in classrooms. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/sta...

Also Tuesday: Special education funding proposal heads to House, and budget-writers drill into public school spending items. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/sta...

“Gov. Little considers a variety of factors in weighing his decision on any bill that reaches his desk,” said Joan Varsek, Little’s press secretary. www.idahoednews.org/state-policy...

BREAKING news from @ryansuppe.bsky.social www.idahoednews.org/top-news/gov...

Taking a couple days away from the Legislature for a mini-vacation. I’d ask what could possibly happen while I’m away, but I have a few ideas already. Meanwhile, don’t worry: @ryansuppe.bsky.social will have it all covered Thursday and Friday!

Analysis: A bill to eliminate Idaho’s WWAMI medical school partnership remains in legislative limbo. But the problem is clear: As Idaho grows and its doctors grow older, the physician shortage isn’t going to cure itself. #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ana...

House Bill 93 is the first private school choice bill to reach the governor's desk, and the divisive proposal has generated significant public interest. www.idahoednews.org/news/governo...

Readers have asked us about this. @ryansuppe.bsky.social has been asking too. #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/governo...

“I don’t get very many perfect pieces of legislation,” Little told reporters Tuesday. “The only thing this perfectly fit into was my $50 million box.” #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/top-news/sta...

In other news, lawmakers rejected a bill that would have given schools greater latitude to pursue a bond issue. #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/stateho...

A common concern among opponents was House Bill 93’s potential impact on public school funding — particularly in rural areas of the state, where access to alternatives is limited. www.idahoednews.org/news/constit...

“All regular meetings of any standing, special or select committee of the House of Representatives shall be open to the public at all times," House Rule 26 states.

Margie Gonzalez retired after 28 years with the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs. It was a bittersweet decision, but she said its time for a new generation of Idaho Hispanics to step into leadership positions like hers. idahocapitalsun.com/2025/02/10/i...

Teachers in CDA will have a new cost-effective childcare option next fall as the district opens a preschool. The program is an effort to address a statewide shortage of childcare. www.idahoednews.org/news/coeur-d... #idedu

From Becca Savransky of the @idahostatesman.bsky.social and ProPublica: Idaho passed $2 billion in funding for school facilities. It’s not nearly enough to fix them www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/e...

Also, budget committee members ask for details on Gov. Brad Little's $10 million career-technical education request. www.idahoednews.org/top-news/sta...

Inside: A Bible-reading mandate is introduced and an eastern Idaho Republican aims to protect free speech on campus. www.idahoednews.org/state-policy...