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Stories about Idaho’s educators, students and policy makers plus features on bright spots in Idaho education.

Bill returns money to districts

Bill sponsor Rep. Reed DeMordaunt says without action, schools face a $30.6 million penalty following repeal.

2014 budget: Luna seeks 3 percent increase

Superintendent Tom Luna proposes an increase in overall education funding, an increase in teacher pay and he recommends funding the ideas produced by the governor’s education task force.

2013 budget: Put money back into education

Schools chief Tom Luna says money left in limbo because of Students Come First repeal must return to funding schools.

Pie Day draws a crowd at the Statehouse

Home-schoolers say thank you lawmakers.

U of I seeks to expand Boise law school

It may sound like a lawyer-joke punchline, but it’s not. The University of Idaho says the state isn’t producing enough lawyers — imposing a “hidden tax” on Idahoans who need legal help.

Lawmaker wants to protect cursive handwriting

Rep. Linden Bateman’s bill asks State Board members to create rules for teaching cursive handwriting, but not everyone thinks a new law is necessary.

Education briefs from around the rotunda

Education committees will hold a joint session to listen to public testimony. Each speaker will have three minutes. The House Ed Committee will consider a bill that protects cursive handwriting. In other news, students enjoyed MLK Day events Monday at the Statehouse.

Education week concludes today

Idaho budget writers will spend this week hearing budget requests for public schools and higher education. Gov. Butch Otter has already asked lawmakers to increase public school spending next year. The budget request hearing for K-12 public schools is Thursday.