Idaho Education

Washington and Utah are two of the most educated states in America.

Living in Idaho, a question must be asked, are our children getting a good early education? How does Idaho compare to other states?

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — State officials say new K-12 science standards — which include for the first time references to global warming and the Big Bang Theory — won't be submitted to the Idaho Legislature until 2018 after receiving a surprise rejection from lawmakers earlier this year.

BOISE, Idaho (Press Release) — Fifteen schools throughout the Gem State are expanding their capabilities to include 3D printing, design and fabrication with help from the Idaho STEM Action Center.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho's legislative budget-writing committee has approved a few more school funding bills, bringing the total K-12 budget increase to 7.4 percent for the year.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Alternative and online school administrators are scrambling to uncover the factors contributing to this year's low graduation rates.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho panel has introduced a legislative proposal that would move school board elections from May in odd years to November in even years.