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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Who’s Idaho’s next Teacher of the Year?
If you know a good candidate, the State Department of Education is seeking nominations.
Statehouse roundup, 3.11.20: New bill would phase out master educator premium program
More inside: Are lawmakers sparring over the responsibilities of superintendent Sherri Ybarra’s State Department of Education?
Guns-in-school bill splits Second Amendment activists, education groups
A Senate committee could vote Friday on the bill, which would allow school employees with enhanced concealed weapons permits to carry firearms in school.
Tell us how your school is handling coronavirus
Do you feel prepared if an outbreak of coronavirus hits your community or school?
School elections: Pocatello, Nampa, Kamiah levies pass
All told, 41 school districts sought $174 million in levies Tuesday.
Statehouse roundup, 3.10.20: House Ed endorses standards interim committee
In other Statehouse news, the Senate amends the controversial transgender athletics bill.
Blaine County superintendent to step down
GwenCarol Holmes announced her pending resignation as a postscript to an email to district staff Monday.
Judge mulling arguments in Lake Pend Oreille school levy dispute
First District Judge Barbara Buchanan said Wednesday that she will provide a summary judgment in the coming weeks.
House kills higher education budget after citing BSU diversity letter
The budget will be rewritten, but the setback could delay adjournment of the legislative session.
Statehouse roundup, 3.9.20: Transgender athletics bill will get a rewrite
The amendments are likely to address the appeals process — one recurring point of contention during the emotional debate over House Bill 500.