Idaho schools reduce staff amid rising costs, enrollment declines

By: Ryan Suppe

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: May 30, 2026

Words: 1,235

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on May 29, 2026

Public schools across Idaho will have fewer teachers and staff members this fall amid declining enrollment and rising costs.

School boards governing large and small districts — from Pocatello to Buhl to Parma — in recent weeks have eliminated teaching, administrative and staff positions ahead of the 2026-27 school year. The staffing reductions are largely through attrition, meaning unfilled positions will be eliminated, and most …

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