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Money crunch: Thousands of families miss out on state grants
The second year of the Empowering Parents grant program is in the books — and thousands of applicants were shut out. All told, 28,916 students received a share of the…
Defying pandemic-era predictions, home schooling remains on the rise in Idaho and beyond
…to increased governmental oversight and tracking. In March, Homeschool Idaho lobbied against a bill that would’ve allowed home-school families to apply for state grant dollars under the Empowering Parents program….
All means all
…was there. Working with Governor Brad Little to create the Empowering Parents Microgrant program for students who come from families that may not be able to afford all the educational…
Nampa rivals duel over education spending in repeat primary
…the Opportunity Scholarship and Empowering Parents, allow students and families to use public dollars for college tuition and private expenses, like tutoring. But no state money goes to K-12 private…
EdNews recognized for achievement in journalism
…– Empowering Parents coverage Best Blog Kevin Richert – Kevin’s Blog 3rd place Interview – Audio Carly Flandro – Teacher’s Lounge Ep 18: Why Idaho’s 2023 teacher of the year…
What happened, or didn’t: Wrapping up the chaotic 2024 session
…funding. Empowering Parents Families will get to apply for $30 million in microgrants, which cover out-of-pocket education costs such as laptops, home internet or learning materials. Lawmakers also made a…
Statehouse roundup, 3.28.24: Senate rejects summer lunch program funding
…the bill returns next legislative session. Empowering Parents update heads governor A bill adjusting a few rules for the Empowering Parents micro grant program is heading to the governor. Senate…
Statehouse roundup, 3.26.24: Senators vote to revamp and rescue Phoenix deal
…base for charter facility payments. Signed off on changes to the Empowering Parents program. Senate Bill 1358 allows recipients to spend grant funding within three years rather than within the…
Statehouse roundup, 3.19.24: Session slows to a grind, with some big education issues stalled
…a bill designed to rein in the “in-demand career” courses that qualify for Launch dollars. The House hasn’t taken this up. Also in limbo is Empowering Parents, which would provide…
Statehouse roundup, 3.15.24: Critchfield unveils incremental funding formula change
…HB 538 the “don’t say they” bill. With the House’s 58-11 vote, the bill now goes to the Senate. Senate clears Empowering Parents updates The Senate approved a bill to…