Idaho EdNews Staff
Education news roundup: Thursday, March 6
The Senate approves $6.6 million for the embattled Idaho Education Network broadband program. And more from the Statehouse, including news from Thursday’s House Education Committee meeting.
Sage charter to expand into vacant mall
Renovations at a ParkCenter Blvd. building will allow Sage International to double its student population to 1,000 by 2015.
Education news roundup: Tuesday, Feb. 25
House Education Committee members get a glimpse of a new tool designed to track the use of technology in the schools. Meanwhile, budget-writers approve a $512,900 funding boost for ag programs.
Education news roundup: Monday, Feb. 24
Catch up on the latest education news from the Statehouse, including the latest on a teacher leadership pay plans for ISBA’s Day on the Hill and the latest legislation involving dual credit courses and charter schools
Legislative news roundup: Wednesday, Feb. 19
The House Education Committee introduces a proposal that would change the way Idaho spends cigarette tax money — and the Senate OK’s a $604,000 ag program initiative.
Education news roundup: Tuesday, Feb. 18
Rep. Wendy Horman has drafted a bill designed to satisfy education task force recommendations for strategic planning for school districts, and training for administrators and school boards.
Education news roundup: Thursday, Feb. 6
Fees for teacher background checks may be going up. Get the latest on this bill — and more Statehouse activity.
Education news roundup: Monday, Feb. 3
The House Education Committee OKs a bill to create a new teaching award, and a $604,000 ag initiative gets initial approval in the Senate Education Committee.
Statehouse news: Charter rankings jump
Idaho made substantial gains in a national report that grades states on their charter school laws.
Today’s joint session is for public testimony
Anyone is welcome to speak about anything education related — except Idaho Core Standards. The governor’s task force recommendations are the preferred topic.