Bedke then gave the hundreds of school leaders gathered in downtown Boise at the Idaho Association of School Administrators summer leadership conference a call to action. Reflecting on 2026This year was not a great session for public education, Grover told attendees. The state funding formula only covers half-day kindergarten. If the state were to fund full-day kindergarten, Little said it could cost between $50 million and $70 million. The conference continues Tuesday with more sessions, including a candidate forum for state superintendent of public instruction at 10 a.m.