Kevin’s blog

A switch on the Senate Ed. Committee

Back on the committee, after a brief absence, is Sen. Carl Crabtree, R-Grangeville.

Salmon district to seek bond issue

The $25.6 million proposal will go before voters on March 12, the Idaho Falls Post Register reported.

JFAC talks about status of K-12 savings account — but stands pat

Wednesday’s hearing was required under a 2017 state law. But legislative budget-writers weren’t required to act — and they left the savings account as is.

Supt. Ybarra’s schedule: Jan. 7-10

The state superintendent will meet this week with Lance Clow, the new chairman of the House Education Committee, and committee vice chair Ryan Kerby.

Idaho students will receive $850,000 in settlement with higher ed vendor

“Doing away with these debts is the right thing to do,” Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden said Thursday.

Education Week: Secure Rural Schools endowment faces long odds

Senators from Idaho and Oregon are pushing a bill to create a permanent endowment to fund schools in timber country. The price tag: a one-time payment of $7.1 billion.

Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Jan. 3-5

The short work week is heavy with ceremony, as the state superintendent begins her second term in office.

Dennis: ‘I promise you we will care about your kid’

In a three-minute video message, Boise’s newly hired superintendent promised a smooth transition in the state’s second-largest district, and a full range of learning opportunities for students.