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Page: Feed: --- ## [Middleton approves $3 million November levy proposal](https://www.idahoednews.org/news/middleton-approves-3-million-november-levy/) _2026-08-25 · Kaeden Lincoln · Idaho Education News_ Trustees also selected name for the district's future elementary school in Star. ## [Frustration and questions mount as schools resolve how to cover benefit trust shortfall](https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/frustration-and-questions-mount-as-schools-resolve-how-to-cover-benefit-trust-shortfall/) _2026-08-25 · Sean Dolan · Idaho Education News_ There should have been safeguards to prevent the trust from depleting reserves, one business manager said. ## [ISAT Top 10s: Here are the best performers among districts, charters and online schools](https://www.idahoednews.org/students/isat-top-10s-here-are-the-best-performers-among-districts-charters-and-online-schools/) _2026-08-25 · Emma Epperly · Idaho Education News_ INSIDE: See how your district or charter performed. ## [What’s next for Idaho’s Public School Funding Formula?](https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/whats-next-for-idahos-public-school-funding-formula/) _2026-08-25 · Debbie Critchfield · Idaho Education News_ Idaho’s K-12 public school funding formula has not undergone meaningful updates since it was rolled out in 1994. ## [Parents are being held responsible for their kids’ crimes under new laws](https://www.idahoednews.org/news/parents-are-being-held-responsible-for-their-kids-crimes-under-new-laws/) _2026-08-25 · Amanda Watford, States Newsroom · Idaho Education News_ When young children and teenagers get into trouble, the question often comes quickly: Where was Mom and Dad? ## [Micron opens new training center in partnership with CWI](https://www.idahoednews.org/kevins-blog/micron-opens-new-training-center-in-partnership-with-cwi/) _2026-08-25 · Kevin Richert · Idaho Education News_ The College of Western Idaho has received $3 million from Micron and the U.S. Department of Commerce to staff and equip the new 60,000-square-foot training site. ## [IRI Top 10s: See who performed best on new reading test](https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/iri-top-10s-see-who-performed-best-on-new-reading-test/) _2026-08-25 · Emma Epperly · Idaho Education News_ INSIDE: Check our statewide list to see how your district or charter school ranks. ## [Episode 2: Demystifying the Idaho School Benefit Trust](https://www.idahoednews.org/the-ednews-show/episode-2-demystifying-the-idaho-school-benefit-trust/) _2026-08-25 · Idaho EdNews Staff · Idaho Education News_ A benefit trust that thousands of teachers rely on to pay medical claims has run out of money. ## [Spelling it Out: The Idaho Public Charter School Commission](https://www.idahoednews.org/features/spelling-it-out/the-idaho-public-charter-school-commission/) _2026-08-25 · Emma Epperly · Idaho Education News_ Here's a closer look the organization that oversees most Idaho charter schools. ## [U of I hires first presidential endowed academic chair](https://www.idahoednews.org/kevins-blog/u-of-i-hires-first-presidential-endowed-academic-chair/) _2026-08-24 · Kevin Richert · Idaho Education News_ Erika Consoli has studied nematodes in Brazil, Europe and across the United States. She will be based at the university's Parma Research and Extension Center. ## [Trade Bitcoin and Ethereum Today (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BKw3lqAEhaAl) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell, and margin trade BTC and ETH with EUR, USD, CAD, GBP, or JPY. ## [Reporters break down Idaho School Benefit Trust in new ‘EdNews Show’ episode](https://www.idahoednews.org/the-ednews-show/reporters-break-down-the-idaho-school-benefit-trust-in-new-episode-of-the-ednews-show/) _2026-08-22 · Sean Dolan · Idaho Education News_ Kevin Richert and Sean Dolan explain what it means for teachers and how it might impact taxpayers. ## [Benefit trust tells members they have to cover $13 million shortfall — first payment is due in September](https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/benefit-trust-tells-members-they-have-to-cover-13-million-shortfall-first-payment-is-due-in-september/) _2026-08-21 · Sean Dolan · Idaho Education News_ Member school districts and charters can either pay a lump sum or make monthly payments. ## [Charter commission approves ‘final’ Gem Prep school](https://www.idahoednews.org/news/charter-commission-approves-final-gem-prep-school/) _2026-08-20 · Kaeden Lincoln · Idaho Education News_ Gem Prep Caldwell will be allowed to open roughly three miles northwest of the Vallivue School District's Ridgevue High. ## [One-stop student support center opens at CWI](https://www.idahoednews.org/kevins-blog/one-stop-student-support-center-opens-at-cwi/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin Richert · Idaho Education News_ The $21.7 million center will be home to CWI's library and bookstore, admissions, registration counseling and financial aid offices, and veterans' programs. ## [Idaho faces a CTE gap — affecting rural schools and rural communities](https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/idaho-faces-a-cte-gap-affecting-rural-schools-and-rural-communities/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin Richert · Idaho Education News_ Career-technical education is booming. But it’s growing unevenly. In bigger districts, students have more opportunities. In small towns, offerings are limited. ## [Coeur d’Alene donates portables to wildfire-damaged Washington district](https://www.idahoednews.org/news/coeur-dalene-donates-portables-to-wildfire-damaged-washington-district/) _2026-08-20 · Kaeden Lincoln · Idaho Education News_ "This is obviously a very good feel-good story," said Trustee Lisa Aitken. "And I'm happy we're doing it as well." ## [Emmett High’s dome days may be numbered](https://www.idahoednews.org/news/emmett-highs-dome-days-may-be-numbered/) _2026-08-19 · Sean Dolan · Idaho Education News_ Engineers say the quirky structures that make up the school need $24 million in repairs. Some residents would rather have a new, normal school building. ## [Reading proficiency decreases slightly in first year of new assessment](https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/reading-proficiency-decreases-slightly-in-first-year-of-new-assessment/) _2026-08-19 · Sean Dolan · Idaho Education News_ Students this past school year took the twice-a-year reading assessment on a new platform that requires kids to speak their responses into a microphone instead of picking from multiple-choice answers. ## [ISAT scores see growth but fall short of state goals](https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/isat-scores-see-growth-but-fall-short-of-state-goals/) _2026-08-19 · Kaeden Lincoln · Idaho Education News_ The test doesn't affect students' grades, but lawmakers, schools and parents use the scores as a measurement of Idaho's K-12 performance. ## [BABE VOTE announces Boise trustee candidates’ forum](https://www.idahoednews.org/kevins-blog/babe-vote-announces-boise-trustee-candidates-forum/) _2026-08-18 · Kevin Richert · Idaho Education News_ The event at Boise High School is slated for Aug. 25, one week before the district's trustee elections. ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/EAmJEQl5M9xU) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [‘We’re pretty flush:’ Endowment payments climb for K-12, higher education](https://www.idahoednews.org/news/were-pretty-flush-endowment-payments-climb-for-k-12-higher-education/) _2026-08-18 · Kevin Richert · Idaho Education News_ Public schools, by far the largest state endowment beneficiary, will receive nearly $81.9 million next year. This is a 13% increase, but still a small fraction of K-12 spending.