Kevin’s blog
Education secretary urges end to corporal punishment in schools
Idaho law neither condones nor forbids corporal punishment. A spokesman for state superintendent Sherri Ybarra said he was unaware of incidents in Idaho, and described the issue as one of local control.
Democrats outspent Republicans in runup to legislative elections
Democrats tried to protect seats in competitive legislative districts, and make perhaps make inroads in battleground districts. Instead, Democrats lost four seats on Nov. 8.
Boise will seek $172.5 million bond issue in March
The bond issue would replace several old schools, add a new elementary school in Southeast Boise, and bankroll a range of other projects. Tax rates would not increase.
Post-election school incidents: How widespread are they?
Since Donald Trump’s election Tuesday, teachers and students across the country have reported a possible surge in on-campus racist incidents.
State’s projected budget surplus continues to swell
The projected $132.5 million surplus could set the stage for a lengthy legislative debate over priorities — such as K-12 spending or tax cuts.
Boise trustees to weigh in on $172.5 million bond issue
If trustees sign on, the far-reaching bond issue will be on the ballot on March 14.
Idaho college enrollment defied ‘go-on’ trend
Even as Idaho’s college “go-on” rate tumbled significantly, college enrollment numbers trended upward.
Election Night live blog
Analysis of the numbers and the election impacts — with an eye to education, of course.
State evaluators receive a glowing evaluation
The Legislature’s auditing arm picks up a national award for a pair of stinging investigations of costly state education projects.
‘Adult completer’ scholarship plan will resurface in 2017
Gov. Butch Otter and the State Board of Education want to put $5 million into this scholarship program. A sharply divided Senate rejected the idea earlier this year.