Schools caught between birthrate and migration
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October 9, 2026 1:00 AM
What do you do when historical trends no longer reliably predict future plans? This is the challenge Idaho educators face as lower birth rates are offset by in-migration.
Don't get me wrong, Idaho remains one of the country's most family-oriented states, but rising housing, food and childcare costs have become major factors in family planning. When you add that people prioritize careers and education over marriage and settling down, it's no surprise birth rates are declining.
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