Kevin’s blog

What did educators and superintendents say Monday about Idaho schools? Not surprisingly, much of the testimony came back to money.

If the Legislature makes public schools off-limits to convicted violent criminals, what will become of these students? The principal of an alternative high school has her reservations.

One reason why things are moving slow this year might be because there are so many freshman lawmakers.

The bill is designed to keep ex-convicts from returning to public schools. Idaho’s Correction Department is concerned that this would apply to conventional and alternative schools alike.

Butch Otter said he won’t be “pushed into a calendar.” But on Friday, he sounded like a governor with every intention of trying to stay there.

Idaho’s plan to award fewer — but more lucrative — college scholarships gets unanimous backing in the Senate.

The state Senate wants the Department of Commerce to seek unmanned drone research in Idaho — working with universities and the College of Western Idaho on the proposal.

It won’t be the evening session some people asked for — but will a late afternoon “listening session” give Idaho teachers and school officials better face time with lawmakers?

Education groups are continuing to haggle over a series of controversial collective bargaining bills — but both sides are also looking for backup from their membership.