Kevin’s blog
Twin Falls to seek increased supplemental levy
The district will seek $10 million over two years. The current $4.25 million-a-year levy expires in June.
Tax collections continue to fall short of projections
Lawmakers will face a dilemma in January. They will have to predict the future — and decide whether they expect sluggish income tax collections to rebound.
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Dec. 10-15
The state superintendent is making two separate trips to North Idaho this week, according to a schedule released Monday.
Idaho remains next to last in per-pupil spending
The 2015-16 amount was just 61 percent of the national average, according to a federal report issued Thursday.
Bedke, Moyle retain House GOP leadership spots
Wednesday night’s leadership elections could shape committee assignments affecting education budgets and education policy.
Ybarra briefs Risch on safety plan
In response to an Idaho Education News public records request, the State Department said Ybarra submitted a $599 expense report to attend only part of an education reform summit in Washington, D.C.
Supreme Court to hear arguments over Medicaid expansion
The outcome of the case could affect a variety of other state budgets — including K-12.
Science teachers review new test
The state needs to align its science test to the new statewide standards, finally approved by the 2018 Legislature.
KIVI: Lead found in water at 23 Boise schools
The Boise School District issued a terse news release, which did not outline the test results.