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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.
After the Ivanka Trump visit: some things to know about Wilder
To a large degree, Wilder’s demographic challenges are Idaho’s demographic challenges.
Statesman: Nearly 100 Idahoans file complaints over student loans
The complaints seem to support a U.S. Department of Education audit, which suggests Navient Corp. tried to maximize profits by steering customers toward high-cost repayment plans.
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Nov. 26-30
Ybarra was present — by phone — as the Legislature’s school funding formula committee got down to work late Monday morning.
Lawsuit seeks to overturn Medicaid expansion
Medicaid expansion, passed by voters on Nov. 6, figures to be one of the driving budget issues of the session. This could have possible implications for education funding.
Little announces transition team
Two prominent former educators are on the 16-member team: Pete Koehler, state superintendent Sherri Ybarra’s former chief deputy; and retired Twin Falls schools Superintendent Wiley Dobbs.