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ISBA: Knife bill ‘took us by surprise’
The school boards association wants language that would allow local districts to regulate knives on school grounds.
Boise Democrats writing K-12 budget counterproposal
Reps. John Gannon and Phylis King say their plan would bring schools closer to pre-recession spending levels.
Parental rights bill heads for Senate rewrite
Two bills, both asserting parental rights in education, are under consideration in the Senate.
JFAC zeroes out Idaho Education Network budget
The broadband contract turmoil should not prevent any seniors from completing graduation requirements, according to new data.
JFAC puts public school budget on hold for week
The delay comes as the House Education Committee continues to wrestle with a teacher career ladder bill.
Analysis: Fault lines in the career ladder debate
The teacher pay plan has left education stakeholders divided — and Statehouse decision makers could be split along similar lines.
An emotional hearing on career ladder, Storified
A House committee spent Tuesday morning discussing the controversial $125 million career ladder bill. Catch the highlights.
Professor: Teacher shortage forces schools to scramble
The news comes as a key vote looms on a teacher career ladder salary plan.
Broadband: New numbers reflect poorly on old network contract
But so far, a majority of districts and charters has decided to stay with the lead contractor on the Idaho Education Network project.