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Paulette Jordan joins race for governor
State Rep. Paulette Jordan, D-Plummer, joined the gubernatorial race Thursday. She figures to face longtime Boise school trustee A.J. Balukoff in the May 15 Democratic primary.
Boise State human rights initiative starts to ramp up
Boise State University hopes to offer a six- to nine-credit human rights initiative in 2019 — with a minor or major to follow in the future.
West Ada to pursue bond issue, supplemental levy
Idaho’s largest school district will seek a $95 million bond issue and a renewal of a $28 million supplemental levy, the Idaho Statesman reported.
Where in the world is Sherri Ybarra?
Idaho’s state superintendent is among 1,100 people attending a national summit on school reform in Nashville, Tenn. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos was among Thursday’s speakers.
Kustra has questions about higher ed CEO proposal
The concept isn’t new, Boise State University President Bob Kustra said Thursday. But will a CEO save the state a lot of money, and will legislators pony up to pay for the idea?
Charter school groups criticize House-passed tax bill
The House version of the tax bill would eliminate credits and tax-free bonds that can offset school building costs. A national group says the bill could be “devastating” to charter schools.
State report: Idaho tax burden ranks No. 48 in nation
Even when the tax burden is adjusted for income, Idahoans’ tax bill comes in 11 percent below the national average, Betsy Russell of the Spokane Spokesman-Review reported.
Pocatello could drop ‘school of choice’ enrollment policy
For now, Pocatello students can choose which high school they attend. A citizens’ committee has recommended rescinding this policy, according to the Idaho State Journal.
Following the dollars — or not — in Idaho Falls bond campaign
Supporters and opponents of last week’s Idaho Falls school bond issue aren’t saying much about how they funded their campaigns, the Post Register reported. And that’s how the law works.
Perry joins GOP fray in 1st Congressional District
State Rep. Christy Perry of Nampa becomes the sixth Republican and second sitting legislator to enter the open race in the 1st Congressional District.