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Emma Epperly

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Reporter @Idahoednews-- Alum of @spokesmanreview & @murrowcollege , adjunct at Eastern Washington University. 📧: [email protected]

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Idaho Legislature: Democrats are ahead in every race in districts 15, 26 and 29, the state's three swing districts. Results are still coming in. idahoednews.org/elections-ca…
Democrats fight to flip seats in GOP supermajority

Democrats fight to flip seats in GOP supermajority

Democrats hold 15 of the 105 seats in the Idaho Legislature, but that may change tonight.

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The polls have closed, which means the Election Night live blog is up and running! #idedu #idleg #idpol idahoednews.org/kevins-blog/…
Kevin Richert’s live election night blog

Kevin Richert’s live election night blog

Check back here on this busy evening for instant analysis and an early look at the trends.

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The results mark an increase of about 3 percentage points from last fall, the first time learners took a new version of the exam. idahoednews.org/top-news/jus… #literacy #reading #IDedu
Just over 60% of Idaho K-3 students at grade level on fall reading test

Just over 60% of Idaho K-3 students at grade level on fall reading test

The results mark an increase of about 3 percentage points from last fall, the first time learners took a new version of the exam.

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UPDATED STORY: More than $20 million of the first-year grants will go into education-related initiatives. Other education programs remain in limbo. #idedu #idleg #idpol idahoednews.org/top-news/ida…
Idaho hands out $186 million in rural health grants. Next year’s funding remains unclear.

Idaho hands out $186 million in rural health grants. Next year’s funding remains unclear.

More than $20 million of the first-year grants will go into education-related initiatives. Other education programs remain in limbo.

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Critchfield, a Republican, is among the four dozen candidates endorsed by the Idaho Education Association’s Political Action Committee for Education. idahoednews.org/news/teacher…
Teachers’ union endorses Critchfield for state superintendent

Teachers’ union endorses Critchfield for state superintendent

The Idaho Education Association's political arm backed four dozen candidates, but one race was notably missing. Find out who made the list, and who didn't.

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As bonds become increasingly rare, local leaders are searching for other ways to pay for new facilities and cover day-to-day expenses. idahoednews.org/news/feeling…
‘Feeling the pinch’: Districts get creative with ballot measures

‘Feeling the pinch’: Districts get creative with ballot measures

As bonds become increasingly rare, local leaders are searching for other ways to pay for new facilities and cover day-to-day expenses.

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The University of Idaho's archeological program provides students with real-world experience, real archeological findings, and local engagement. idahoednews.org/north-idaho/… #UofI #Idaho #archeology
Dig it: U of I unearths local history, creates community connections

Dig it: U of I unearths local history, creates community connections

The University of Idaho's archeological program provides students with real-world experience, real archeological findings and local engagement.

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H/T to @RANGEMedia4all for inspiring this story. After @danielwreporter found a bunch of AI-generated content in Spokane opinion pages, we used the same tool to test op-eds published in Idaho. Here's what we found:
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Op-eds and other online posts from some of the state's highest-ranking elected leaders include heavy doses of artificial intelligence, and it's not being disclosed, according to tools that detect AI writing. idahoednews.org/top-news/ida…
Idaho politicians are using AI to write for them

Idaho politicians are using AI to write for them

Op-eds and other online posts from some of the state's highest-ranking elected leaders include heavy doses of artificial intelligence, and it's not being disclosed, according to tools that detect AI...

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Op-eds and other online posts from some of the state's highest-ranking elected leaders include heavy doses of artificial intelligence, and it's not being disclosed, according to tools that detect AI writing. idahoednews.org/top-news/ida…
Idaho politicians are using AI to write for them

Idaho politicians are using AI to write for them

Op-eds and other online posts from some of the state's highest-ranking elected leaders include heavy doses of artificial intelligence, and it's not being disclosed, according to tools that detect AI...

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The incident is a first for the charter commission, which is unaware of any other similar lottery waitlist management violations. idahoednews.org/news/richard…
Richard McKenna charter employees enrolled friend, bypassed students on waitlist

Richard McKenna charter employees enrolled friend, bypassed students on waitlist

A school investigation found staff gave one family special treatment and denied seats to two others who should have been next in line.

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Jennifer Miles defeated Rep. Tanya Burgoyne in the May GOP primary and now faces former Democratic Rep. Nate Roberts. idahoednews.org/elections-ca…
District 29: Former lawmaker battles Republican who ousted his successor

District 29: Former lawmaker battles Republican who ousted his successor

Republican Jennifer Miles defeated Rep. Tanya Burgoyne in the primary and now faces former Rep. Nate Roberts.

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Co-sponsored by EdNews, Tuesday’s debate between GOP state superintendent Debbie Critchfield and Democratic challenger Becky Sundin Mitchell was an election-year outlier. And that’s the problem. #idpol #idedu #idleg idahoednews.org/top-news/vot…
Voters learn things at debates. Maybe that’s why many incumbents dodge them.

Voters learn things at debates. Maybe that’s why many incumbents dodge them.

Co-sponsored by EdNews, Tuesday's debate between GOP state superintendent Debbie Critchfield and Democratic challenger Becky Sundin Mitchell was an election-year outlier. And that's the problem.

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The University of Idaho received a lofty national ranking for affordability. A Moscow-based college — connected to a controversial church with ties to Christian nationalism — is Idaho’s highest-ranked liberal arts college. #idedu idahoednews.org/news/a-natio…
A national magazine releases its annual college rankings. Here’s how Idaho stacks up

A national magazine releases its annual college rankings. Here’s how Idaho stacks up

The University of Idaho received a lofty national ranking for affordability. A Moscow-based college — connected to a controversial church with ties to Christian nationalism — is Idaho’s highest-ran...

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“We saw huge benefits from it in a very short period of time,” Bliss Principal Emily Roe said of the Launchpad program. idahoednews.org/news/cuts-to… #literacy #IDedu #IDpol
Cuts to successful reading program leave schools struggling to find a replacement

Cuts to successful reading program leave schools struggling to find a replacement

Bliss reading scores improved by 37 percentage points this spring. The huge jump in proficiency is largely due to the Idaho Digital Learning Alliance’s Launchpad program, said Principal Emily Roe....

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Boise made the same decision this summer as AI data companies are buying up the supply of computer parts. idahoednews.org/news/nampa-s…
Nampa switches to Apple as PC prices rise

Nampa switches to Apple as PC prices rise

Believe it or not, PCs are now "significantly more expensive" than a Mac, a district administrator said.

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Lake Pend Oreille School District officials and community members gathered Tuesday to celebrate the new CTEC building. idahoednews.org/news/lake-pe… #CTE #Sandpoint
Lake Pend Oreille launches career technical center at Sandpoint High School

Lake Pend Oreille launches career technical center at Sandpoint High School

The new building was made possible by a $3.5 million grant from the Idaho Career Ready Students program, along with support from community partners.

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The new agreement allows students to enroll at both schools simultaneously. idahoednews.org/news/a-seaml…
A ‘seamless’ transition: NIC, LC State create path from associate to bachelor’s degree

A ‘seamless’ transition: NIC, LC State create path from associate to bachelor’s degree

Students will be admitted to both institutions at once and gain access to financial aid, advising and other resources as they work toward a four-year degree.

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Why is the state superintendent seeking less money for her top legislative priority from 2026? In an interview, Debbie Critchfield discussed the budget request she submitted a week ago — and the political calculus behind it. #idedu #idleg #idpol idahoednews.org/top-news/i-d…
‘I didn’t want to compete with myself:’ Critchfield says budget request focuses on one priority

‘I didn’t want to compete with myself:’ Critchfield says budget request focuses on one priority

Why is the state superintendent seeking less money for her top legislative priority from 2026? Debbie Critchfield discussed the funding proposal she submitted a week ago — and the political calculus...

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Students with disabilities, those learning English, and those experiencing homelessness are among the groups that scored below the statewide proficiency percentage. idahoednews.org/news/test-sc… #standardizedtests #literacy #reading #IDedu #Idaho #Amira
Test scores: At-risk students continue to fall behind

Test scores: At-risk students continue to fall behind

See which groups show a disparity in proficiency.

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It's the first day of school for much of North Idaho- including the first first day of school for the youngest learners. idahoednews.org/north-idaho/… #teacherfeature #firstdayofschool #backtoschool #IDedu
Post Falls kindergarten teacher turns chaos into confidence

Post Falls kindergarten teacher turns chaos into confidence

When Treaty Rock Elementary School Principal Katrina Kramer looks in Becky Thompson's classroom, it's almost always calm, orderly and collaborative. "Even her kinders know a strong routine and help...

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