Shawn Keough
Governor Little appoints Shawn Keough to Idaho State Board of Education. Learn More.
The 2016 Idaho Legislature created the Idaho Office of School Safety and Security to support the efforts of Idaho public schools as they work to create safer learning environments. Visit the See Tell Now! public awareness site to submit a tip, download the tip line app, or view awareness videos.
Our Kids, Idaho's Future
Governor Little’s education task force is scheduled to make its final recommendations at its November 4th meeting. Updated materials will be posted from each meeting in our quick reference and timeline for convenient access.
Reintroducing Direct Admissions - Play Video.
Nearly 20,000 Idaho high school seniors will receive a college admissions letter regarding placement to six or all eight of Idaho’s public colleges and universities depending on their academic performance in high school. Direct Admissions, Next Steps Idaho
Idaho’s Communities of Excellence Charter Schools Program
Grants are now available through Idaho’s Communities of Excellence Charter Schools program to assist current and future Idaho charter schools. Learn More.
Apply Idaho
Apply Idaho allows Idaho students to submit applications to any or all eight of Idaho’s public colleges and universities at one time, without paying any application fees. Learn more.
Next Steps Idaho
The Idaho State Board of Education has launched a new online resource, Next Steps Idaho (nextsteps.idaho.gov), aimed at students and parents of students exploring options for life after high school. Learn more.
Idaho Scholarship Program
The Opportunity Scholarship awards eligible applicants up to $3,500 per year and is renewable for up to four years. Learn more.
The Idaho State Board of Education
Leadership, Policy, Advocacy.
The Idaho State Board of Education makes policy for K-20 public education in Idaho, to create opportunity for lifelong attainment of high quality education, research, and innovation. Learn more.
Idaho education has entered a new progressive era in order to increase global competitiveness and attract opportunity, as seen through our many current education initiatives. Education and commerce must partner to build upon each other.
Recognizing the value of a postsecondary education, the State of Idaho offers a variety of scholarship options for eligible Idaho students.
The role of Idaho’s public higher education institutions is to provide a wide variety of educational, training, research, continuing education and service programs to meet the personal and professional needs of Idaho citizens and employers.
The State Board of Education is charged with the general supervision and governance of Idaho’s public educational institutions, agencies and school system.