Public Schools

A bill allowing school districts to hire chaplains is heading to the House floor.

Idaho lawmakers are considering letting public school districts hire chaplains as early as next school year.

Idaho public schools would no longer be able to fly certain flags under legislation introduced Tuesday.

“I would not leave education to be a legislator. I am a legislator because I’m an educator.”

On Friday, legislators announced a new tax credit proposal for students receiving schooling outside of public institutions. Under the proposal, families would receive a refundable tax credit of up to $5,000 to cover costs related to their child’s non-public education.

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked an Idaho bill banning transgender students from using restrooms, lockers, showers or other school facilities that align with their gender identity.

The Idaho legislature is responding to a policy proposal around LGBTQ+ students in the Caldwell School District with a bill restricting school bathroom use to align with biological sex.

High-needs schools in Idaho will be able to apply for a new pot of federal grant money to strengthen students’ mental health.

Wednesday, August 17 has been circled on thousands of calendars, all across Boise. That’s when about 26,000 students and another 2,000 educators will begin the 2022-23 school year.

In this unique moment, where public education is in the eye of a hurricane of fraught political debate, Idaho’s next generation of educators look to the future with focus, optimism and deep gratitude for their families and mentors.“These kids are kids, and they need to be cared for, no matter what’s going on,” said Leah Christner, one of thousand of Boise State grads-to-be poised to receive her diploma on Saturday, May 7.