Kevin’s blog
Notebook: secretary of state’s race
A few quick hits from the secretary of state’s race. Who’s backing state Rep. Lawerence Denney, and why? And who else might jump in the race?
Idaho test scores: a global comparison
Idaho eighth-graders outperformed national and international averages on math and science tests, according to a new study. But Idaho still lagged behind several nations, such as Japan, Chinese Taipei and the Republic of Korea.
Gun proposal draws a rapid recall reaction
The Lake Pend Oreille School Board member who has proposed arming school teachers may face a recall election in March.
Is Denney’s statewide run a go?
A former House colleague says state Rep. Lawerence Denney will announce a run for secretary of state on Thursday.
Fulcher ‘prayerfully considering’ next move
Waiting for word on whether state Sen. Russell Fulcher will challenge incumbent Gov. Butch Otter? Wait a few weeks.
Budget blowback: What does it signal?
Two State Board of Education members took Tom Luna’s K-12 budget to task last week, saying public schools could benefit at higher education’s expense. This could be a foreshadowing of future budget battles.
Fulcher positioning to challenge Otter
Citing Gov. Butch Otter’s support of a state-run health insurance exchange, state Sen. Russell Fulcher of Meridian has filed paperwork for a possible run in May’s Republican gubernatorial primary.
Idaho politicos attend Jeb Bush ed summit
Eleven Idaho politicians are in Boston this week, attending a national education summit hosted by former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush. See who made the trip.
FFA funding request: some perspective
The Idaho FFA is seeking a $2.24 million increase from the 2014 Legislature. The state now puts about $1.2 million into ag education programs —although school districts pick up the bulk of the funding.
Boise enrollment up more than 500
After years of stagnant enrollment, the Boise School District has more students than it has seen since 2004-05 — near the end of the Treasure Valley’s economic boom.