Kevin’s blog
Otter’s broadband budget: It’s actually $10.5 million
In a January budget briefing, Gov. Butch Otter’s staff outlined two Idaho Education Network budget line items totaling $7.3 million.
Critchfield confirmed to State Board
Gov. Butch Otter appointed the Cassia County School District spokeswoman in July.
Video: an in-depth look at the broadband crisis
Idaho Education News and KIVI and KNIN joined forces to take an in-depth look at the Idaho Education Network.
Broadband: A look inside one classroom
Idaho Education News and KIVI/KNIN have teamed up to take a deeper look at the embattled Idaho Education Network.
State seeking a short-term broadband contract
State officials hope the short-term deal will restore federal funding for the Idaho Education Network.
In Mullan, a possible broadband funding glitch
The state is encouraging districts to apply for their own broadband dollars — but that may not be so simple.
Ybarra’s prepared remarks to JFAC
The new state superintendent is making her first budget presentation to legislators this morning.
A big budget hit looms for schools in timber country
In 2013-14, Idaho schools received nearly $7.2 million under a 2000 federal law. But Congress did not reauthorize the law.