https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/idaho Idaho en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:39:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/these-states-want-to-move-away-from-a-college-for-all-approach-to-testing/2026/04 Two states have pitched changes to their high school assessments to emphasize workforce preparation. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:39:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/these-states-want-to-move-away-from-a-college-for-all-approach-to-testing/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/see-which-states-want-ed-dept-s-ok-to-change-testing-federal-school-funding/2026/03 States are seeking potentially significant changes to implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:35:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/see-which-states-want-ed-dept-s-ok-to-change-testing-federal-school-funding/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/in-returning-education-to-the-states-how-far-will-trumps-ed-dept-go/2026/03 States' requests for new flexibility from the feds will test just how far the department can go. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:00:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/in-returning-education-to-the-states-how-far-will-trumps-ed-dept-go/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-legal-fight-over-private-school-choice-who-is-suing-and-why/2026/02 Court battles are underway—or recently wrapped up—for programs in at least nine states. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:32:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-legal-fight-over-private-school-choice-who-is-suing-and-why/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-signals-support-for-state-bans-on-trans-girls-in-sports/2026/01 The U.S. Supreme Court weighed Idaho and West Virginia laws that bar transgender girls from sports. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:34:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-signals-support-for-state-bans-on-trans-girls-in-sports/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/school-sports-case-reaches-the-supreme-court-at-a-fraught-time-for-trans-rights/2026/01 The justices will consider state laws that bar transgender girls from participating in female sports. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:32:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/school-sports-case-reaches-the-supreme-court-at-a-fraught-time-for-trans-rights/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/educator-layoffs-loom-as-canceled-community-schools-grants-remain-in-limbo/2026/01 Three legal challenges and bipartisan backlash have followed the Trump administration's funding cuts. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:05:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/educator-layoffs-loom-as-canceled-community-schools-grants-remain-in-limbo/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/undocumented-students-still-have-a-right-to-education-will-that-change-in-2026/2025/12 State-level challenges to a landmark 1982 Supreme Court ruling are on the rise. Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:02:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/undocumented-students-still-have-a-right-to-education-will-that-change-in-2026/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-gut-punch-what-trumps-new-168-million-cut-means-for-community-schools/2025/12 School districts in 11 states will imminently lose federal funds that help them cover staff salaries. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:55:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-gut-punch-what-trumps-new-168-million-cut-means-for-community-schools/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/new-supreme-court-term-puts-transgender-student-rights-in-the-spotlight/2025/10 The justices will weigh state laws that bar transgender girls from female athletics, amid other issues of interest to educators in new term Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:58:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/new-supreme-court-term-puts-transgender-student-rights-in-the-spotlight/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/which-states-require-schools-to-have-ai-policies/2025/09 Education Week is tracking which states are mandating that schools adopt comprehensive AI policies. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:00:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/which-states-require-schools-to-have-ai-policies/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-to-weigh-state-laws-barring-transgender-athletes-in-girls-sports/2025/07 The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to take up transgender sports laws from Idaho and West Virginia, among the 27 states that have such laws. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:08:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-to-weigh-state-laws-barring-transgender-athletes-in-girls-sports/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/idaho-can-restrict-transgender-students-restroom-use-appeals-court-rules/2025/03 A federal appeals court panel declined to block an Idaho law requiring students to use restrooms that align with their "biological sex." Fri, 21 Mar 2025 20:09:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/idaho-can-restrict-transgender-students-restroom-use-appeals-court-rules/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 The rule that expands protections for LGBTQ+ students is effective Aug. 1, but injunctions currently block it in 26 states. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:17:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:22:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/whats-on-the-k-12-agenda-for-states-this-year-4-takeaways/2024/01 Reading instruction, private school choice, and teacher pay are among the issues leading governors' K-12 education agendas. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 20:49:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/whats-on-the-k-12-agenda-for-states-this-year-4-takeaways/2024/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/i-was-not-done-how-politics-drove-this-teacher-of-the-year-out-of-the-classroom/2023/08 Karen Lauritzen was accused of being a pro-LGBTQ+ activist. The consequences derailed her career. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 20:50:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/i-was-not-done-how-politics-drove-this-teacher-of-the-year-out-of-the-classroom/2023/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/some-states-plan-to-give-teachers-in-training-their-own-classrooms-prompting-concerns/2023/08 Critics say some states' plans contravene the spirit of apprenticeships by allowing trainees to assume classrooms before earning their degrees. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 20:19:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/some-states-plan-to-give-teachers-in-training-their-own-classrooms-prompting-concerns/2023/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-how-a-high-school-student-became-a-school-board-member/2022/10 This high school senior in Idaho beat out an incumbent to become his city's first student school board member. Here's how. Tue, 18 Oct 2022 20:03:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-how-a-high-school-student-became-a-school-board-member/2022/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/an-idaho-student-won-a-school-board-seat-he-has-a-message-for-students-everywhere/2022/10 Shiva Rajbhandari defeated an incumbent candidate this September on a platform for student voice. Tue, 11 Oct 2022 18:43:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/an-idaho-student-won-a-school-board-seat-he-has-a-message-for-students-everywhere/2022/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/school-related-ballot-measures-to-watch-this-midterm-election/2022/10 Voters in six states will decide on issues ranging from more funding for free school meals and the arts to reining in the state board. Thu, 06 Oct 2022 19:46:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/school-related-ballot-measures-to-watch-this-midterm-election/2022/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/election-guide-2022-k-12-issues-and-candidates-shaping-the-midterms/2022/09 Education was at the heart of some of the most contentious issues on voters' minds as they weigh candidates from governor to local school board. Tue, 27 Sep 2022 14:03:52 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/election-guide-2022-k-12-issues-and-candidates-shaping-the-midterms/2022/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/it-has-to-be-a-priority-why-schools-cant-ignore-the-climate-crisis/2022/05 Schools have a part to play in combating climate change, but they don't always know how. Wed, 18 May 2022 20:12:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/it-has-to-be-a-priority-why-schools-cant-ignore-the-climate-crisis/2022/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-k-12-spending-is-inequitable-and-inadequate-see-where-yours-ranks/2021/10 There's a $17,000 per student difference between the highest- and lowest-spending states. High-poverty schools suffer especially. Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:54:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-k-12-spending-is-inequitable-and-inadequate-see-where-yours-ranks/2021/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/transgender-students-and-school-sports-six-things-to-know-about-a-raging-debate/2021/10 States have considered a surge of legislation that would restrict transgender students from teams that align with their gender identity. Fri, 22 Oct 2021 21:47:22 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/transgender-students-and-school-sports-six-things-to-know-about-a-raging-debate/2021/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/4-day-school-weeks-new-research-examines-the-benefits-and-drawbacks/2021/10 More than 1,600 districts have 4-day weeks. While students report more time for sleep and hobbies, academics lag, according to a new study. Thu, 07 Oct 2021 20:10:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/4-day-school-weeks-new-research-examines-the-benefits-and-drawbacks/2021/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/map-a-f-grades-rankings-for-states-on-school-quality/2021/09 Here’s a map showing grades for all the states on this year’s Quality Counts summative report card, on which the nation gets a C overall. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:01:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/map-a-f-grades-rankings-for-states-on-school-quality/2021/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/nation-gets-a-c-on-latest-school-quality-report-card-while-n-j-again-boasts-top-grade/2021/09 A slight increase in this year's Quality Counts score isn't enough to boost the nation's school system above last year's middling grade. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:01:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/nation-gets-a-c-on-latest-school-quality-report-card-while-n-j-again-boasts-top-grade/2021/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-grades-on-k-12-achievement-2021-map-and-rankings/2021/09 Examine the grades and scores that states and the nation earned on K-12 achievement, along with how they scored on a host of indicators. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:01:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-grades-on-k-12-achievement-2021-map-and-rankings/2021/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-very-mccarthyism-feel-idaho-teachers-say-indoctrination-task-force-stokes-fear/2021/07 Teachers say they don't know what they are allowed to discuss, and they're scared of the repercussions — for themselves and their students. Thu, 29 Jul 2021 16:13:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-very-mccarthyism-feel-idaho-teachers-say-indoctrination-task-force-stokes-fear/2021/07