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Idaho Press: IEA will back Little in November election
The teachers’ union had backed Lt. Gov. Brad Little shortly before the GOP’s gubernatorial primary.
Defense bill could boost spending for some Idaho schools
Idaho schools received roughly $6.6 million in federal impact aid in 2017-18. The money goes to school districts near Department of Defense sites or Indian reservations.
Horse racing advocates launch foundation
The fledgling foundation could siphon racetrack proceeds into college scholarships, 4-H and Future Farmers of America programs and nonprofit groups supporting rural schools. No dollar figures were discussed Thursday.
Idaho Press: Parents sue school over alleged sexual assault
The parents of a former Sage International School of Boise student say the charter school failed to properly investigate the alleged assault. Their daughter has since left the school, the Idaho Press reported.
Analysis: Unwrapping a Jordan sentence about NDAs and four-day schools
“Are employee non-disclosure statements as important to learn about as my plans to fund Idaho’s schools so that every child in every community is in the classroom five days a week?” gubernatorial candidate Paulette Jordan said this week. Let’s break this down.
Report: Young parents face education and income gaps
Parents who are 18 to 24 years old are as likely to be high school dropouts as they are likely to hold a college degree, according to statewide numbers released Tuesday.
SDE addresses some criticisms of Ybarra’s school safety plan
An aide said state superintendent Sherri Ybarra is listening to other education leaders, as she continues to push her controversial multimillion plan. Here’s what came up — and what didn’t come up — during a webinar Thursday evening.
Statesman: Jordan campaign tumult centers on creation of tribal super PAC
In a resignation letter, obtained by the Statesman’s Cynthia Sewell, Paulette Jordan’s former campaign manager criticizes the campaign’s “detestable” emphasis on growing a federal super PAC.
IEA endorses Simpson in congressional race
For the second time this year, the teachers’ union has thrown its support behind a prominent Republican.
Times-News: After three failed bond issues, Shoshone starts over
Three bond issues have failed in the rural Magic Valley school district. Several other districts are wrestling with the fallout from unsuccessful bond issues.