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Idaho students posted higher proficiency results across every measured subject on spring assessments, according to an Aug. 19 release from Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield. The results came from the Idaho Standards Achievement Test, or ISAT, and the Idaho Reading Indicator. State officials are focused on ensuring students develop strong reading skills by the […]

The Idaho Education Association is reducing its workforce by approximately 13 percent following a state law that ended automatic payroll deductions for union dues. The union announced the organizational changes in an email to members on October 1, citing House Bill 516 as a primary factor in the decision. Governor Brad Little signed HB 516 […]

Idaho education officials have launched a review of the state’s public school funding formula, kicking off what could be the most significant restructuring effort since the current framework took shape in 1994 — a span of more than 32 years without meaningful updates. Work on revising the formula began earlier this year, responding to longstanding […]

A New Civics Standard for Idaho High Schoolers Idaho high school students will soon face a revamped civics exam that supporters say sets a higher bar for civic knowledge. The new test, created under Senate Bill 1366, takes effect during the 2027-28 school year and replaces an older 100-question citizenship test with a more focused […]

Idaho’s legislature approved a slate of education changes set to take effect July 1, 2026, reshaping policy on artificial intelligence, virtual school oversight, parental notification requirements, and the relationship between school districts and teacher unions. AI and Virtual School Accountability The new laws establish frameworks governing generative AI use in schools while imposing stricter accountability […]