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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
High-stakes trial opens, challenging U of I-Phoenix purchase
The trial represents one of the biggest obstacles to a $685 million megadeal that could provide U of I with millions of dollars in new revenue, or jeopardize up to $10 million a year in tax money.
Statehouse roundup, 1.22.24: Republican introduces bill to arm school employees
INSIDE: A bill would bar universities from asking job applicants to ascribe to “diversity statements,” and West Bonner has inspired another bill.
Tribes, education agencies will collaborate to support Native American students
“I don’t think we’ve ever had the chance to have a conversation like this,” Joyce McFarland, a Nez Perce education leader, said.
Statehouse roundup, 1.19.24: Lawmakers recommend 3% state pay raises
More news inside: Boise State University’s School of Public Service and Idaho Policy Institute released the results of their ninth annual survey Friday; and details on Saturday’s women’s march.
Pocatello trustees continue to weigh options for rebuilding fire-damaged school
The insurance money won’t be enough to build the school students need, some trustees say.
Statehouse roundup, 1.18.24: New, negotiated library bill is coming
A controversial library bill that drew hundreds in protest is effectively dead, but a new version is forthcoming.
Statehouse roundup, 1.17.24: Little threatens Empowering Parents cut after conservative revenue forecast
One of Gov. Brad Little’s showpiece education programs could be slashed, after lawmakers recommended a conservative revenue forecast for the upcoming fiscal year. Alex Adams, Little’s budget chief, told the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee Wednesday that the Empowering Parents program cut is one of a few reductions needed to trim about $100 million from the governor’s…
Statehouse roundup, 1.16.24: The year’s first budget bills surface
(UPDATED, 4:28 p.m., with clarifications on the scholarship rules considered Tuesday.) The Legislature’s budget-writing committee began spending money Tuesday. Divided on party lines, the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved “maintenance” budgets for K-12, higher education and other state agencies. These maintenance budgets include nearly $3.1 billion for public schools and $684 million for the college and…
Teachers whose careers are impacted by a lack of affordable, quality childcare: We want to hear from you
Your story could become part of a nationwide series tackling the relationship between childcare and parents’ participation in the workforce.
JFAC strikes Health and Welfare administrative budget over child care program audit
The showdown centers on uncorrected issues flagged in August, in a stinging audit of a child care grant program.