"Strong Families, Strong Students" Site Goes Live
The Strong Families, Strong Students initiative supports Idaho families and K-12 students' educational needs during the pandemic, with significant awards for eligible educational materials, devices, and services. Learn More
Governor Little Proclaims October as Next Steps Month
The brainchild of the Idaho State Board of Education, Next Steps Month is a mash-up of College Application Month, FAFSA nights, college and career readiness activities, CTE promotion, and other efforts designed to help young Idahoans build their future. Learn More
Board launches expanded online resource!
Next Steps Idaho began as an initiative to help 7-12 grade students prepare for life after high school. College and career resources have been added to amplify a message of opportunity for those same young adults, as well as lifelong or returning learners eager to upskill and advance their careers. Learn more.
Apply Idaho
Apply Idaho invites Idaho high school seniors to submit one application to (up to) 10 in-state colleges and universities, for free! Learn more
Dual Credit, Advanced Placement Courses, & Waived Requirements
This video provides a brief update on how Idaho's public colleges, universities, and K-12 schools are handling dual credit courses, AP testing, and college entrance exams in response to the coronavirus pandemic. See this brief video for details.
Coronavirus / COVID-19 Resources
As a helpful resource , we have gathered together links to institution and school-specific information related to the unfolding COVID-19 situation. Authoritative health organization links are also provided for convenience.
Education 2020 | Idaho Public Television - Play Video.
Education 2020 takes an in-depth look at proposals for reforming K-12 education and plans to better integrate Idaho’s universities and colleges.
The 2019 Fact Book is here!
The purpose of The Facts is to provide a high-level overview of the data points our Board regularly studies. Detailed information can also be found on the Board’s Data Dashboard.
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.
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 envisions an accessible, affordable, seamless public education system that results in a highly educated citizenry.