EDITORIAL: It's time to fix Idaho's school funding formula
As the school year winds down, it’s important to remember that Idaho's public schools are facing a funding crisis that demands attention. The current school funding model, which bases allocations on attendance rather than enrollment, has created an unsustainable situation for districts across our state.
The flaws in Idaho's funding approach were once again illustrated this year, as education leaders from across the state voiced frustration with the Legislature's 2025 public school budgets. Post Falls School District Superintendent Dena Naccarato, an educator with 31 years of experience, called it "the worst legislative session in my time in Idaho."
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