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Stories about Idaho’s educators, students and policy makers plus features on bright spots in Idaho education.
One education forum, two prevailing themes
On their first night of a statewide listening tour, members of Gov. Butch Otter’s education reform task force got an earful about Common Core, and education funding.
Lawmakers revive elements of defeated props
Many lawmakers said the November repeal of the 2011 education laws carried unintended consequences. Others said revival of the laws went too far.
A busy summer ahead on K-12 issues
The 2013 Legislature has adjourned, but a governor’s task force and a legislative committee will spend the off-season scrutinizing education issues. Here’s a look at what to expect.
Janet Orndorff remembered for her public service
Hundreds attended her funeral Thursday
Analysis: The session’s last big K-12 debate
Thursday’s debate, over a final school labor law, touched on some important themes: Propositions 1, 2 and 3, local control — and money.
Recapping and reviewing the 2013 Legislature
What did the 2013 Legislature mean for education? Plenty. Here are the highlights.
Legislature passes school budget
Both the House and Senate passed a $1.308 billion K-12 education budget Thursday morning, setting up the end of the 2013 legislative session.
Freshman reflects on her first year
Ward-Engelking values her position.
Budget fix sails through houses
After a whirlwind day, a bill designed to break the K-12 budget impasse whisks through both houses and heads to Gov. Butch Otter’s desk.
The K-12 impasse: an analysis
A week after the Senate rejected one $1.308 billion public schools budget, the Legislature is poised to pass a slightly different $1.308 billion budget. This stalemate was all about nuance and process.