Heatherann Wagner

May 12 through May 16 was Jurors Appreciation Week

The legislative session has wrapped up at the state capitol, but for the Department of Education, that means the work to carry out changes to Idaho’s education system is just getting started.

In addition to overseeing our state’s elections, McGrane also serves on the land board and explains that his training as a firefighter has helped him in that role.

Federal funding for education was frozen by the government, with $33 million for Idaho.

Southern Idaho Forecast

One area of schooling that’s been growing in popularity is skills-based training, like career technical education.  

Blaine County Sheriff Morgan Ballis knows firsthand the importance of a school resource officer.

Spring IRI scores show improvement between 2-24 and 2025, according to the Idaho Department of Education.

This past legislative session, the big topic was school choice, and Little signed a bill allocating $50 million for tax credits.

Magic Valley tour of Idaho Preferred spots in the area.