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Stories about Idaho’s educators, students and policy makers plus features on bright spots in Idaho education.
Personal property tax bill passes House, 67-2
The $20 million property tax cut for businesses enjoyed wide-ranging support in the House. The bill now goes to a Senate with a long history of rewriting House-passed tax legislation.
Task force coming to a town near you
The governor’s Task Force for Improving Education set dates and a timeline for making recommendations to lawmakers and policy makers by the end of this year.
Tuesday’s school levy pricetag: $107.8 million
Tuesday night’s results were lopsided and consistent. Voters in 36 Idaho school districts approved school levies. Four levies and one bond issue went down to defeat.
Celebrating success stories in Idaho K-12 education
Idaho Leads Project Showcase Event.
Despite budget increase, some schools brace for big cuts
One district superintendent expects $3.5 million in budget cuts next year, while others applaud spending plan as a step to restore cuts.
Personal Property Tax 101
The personal property tax repeal may be the most important issue of the 2013 session — and easily one of the most complicated. As the debate gets under way, let’s get caught up.
JFAC approves 2.2 percent K-12 budget increase
Legislative budget writers have approved a $1,308,365,400 public schools budget — a 2.2 percent increase for 2013-14.
P-TECH partnerships: From Brooklyn to Idaho?
Rashid Davis’ collaborative and tech-focused high school received a mention in President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address. Davis believes the model can translate to Idaho.
From struggling student to superstar: Meet Idaho’s Teacher of the Year
Katie Pemberton, a teacher at the Coeur d’Alene School District’s Canfield Middle School, was recognized for work with remedial students and expanded technology.
Charter buildings stipend bill introduced
At two recent “listening sessions,” charter school advocates clamored for more money. But this bill, creating a $1.4 million stipend for charter facilities, is likely to face a Statehouse battle.