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Video: Talking WiFI and lottery money
In this week’s “Making the Grade” segment, Kevin Richert talks with Michelle Edmonds of KIVI and KNIN about a couple of dollars-and-cents school topics.
Data security debate shifts to states
In addition to Idaho, at least a half a dozen states have passed student data security laws since 2013.
State endowment logs a big increase
However, the 18.8 percent return on investments may lead to only a small increase in payments to public schools.
State could tighten contract rules
The proposed rule changes — which could come before the 2015 Legislature — come in the wake of controversies over school broadband and WiFi contracts.
The changing face of Statehouse coverage
A Pew Research Center report looks at this changing media landscape — and the role of “nontraditional” news outlets such as Idaho Education News.
FCC approves school WiFi plan
The plan will put $1 billion a year into school and library WiFi systems — and could ultimately affect close to 260,000 Idaho students.
Upon further review, North Gem bond fails
After a recount, a $4.8 million bond issue fell one vote shy of the needed two-thirds supermajority. The Southeast Idaho district plans to try again in November.
Nampa ratifies contract — quickly
It took until mid-February for the Nampa School District to wrap up a 2013-14 contract. This year, it’s been a different story.
Will school tax credit survive in 2015?
Lawmakers will have to decide next session whether to renew Idaho’s Education Tax Credit.
Questions still surround State Board vacancies
The State Board of Education has two vacancies — one dating back to November. Is Gov. Butch Otter getting closer to making appointments?