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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Statehouse roundup, 3.6.19: House passes sex ed opt-in bill
If the bill is signed into law, sex education courses would not be offered to Idaho students unless their parents specifically opt them in to the course in advance.
Ririe names new superintendent
Firth High School principal Jeff Gee will take over as the district’s new superintendent on July 1.
Bonneville trims Shackett’s separation payments by $59,000
Bonneville trustees approved an addendum to Shackett’s original separation agreement with the district. He’ll now leave the district in May instead of December.
From war hero to the Idaho Legislature
Rep. Bill Goesling is guided by the values he learned from his family, the Navy and his extensive education.
Statehouse roundup, 3.5.19: JFAC approves $7 million scholarship boost; House passes school budgets
In other news from the Statehouse, the House easily and quickly passes the seven public school budget bills.
Charters gain nearly half of Idaho’s new students
Enrollment grew by more than 5,000 students with 40 percent going to charters; meanwhile, the Boise School District lost hundreds of students.
Online learning fuels Oneida’s continued, massive growth
Nearly 1,000 additional online students helped the remote district garner millions in state tax dollars, which are largely diverted to for-profit digital curriculum providers. These students perform well below their brick-and-mortar peers on standardized tests.
Statehouse roundup, 3.4.19: Legislators debate confidential funding formula draft bill
Legislators discussed a confidential draft bill; the public and news media has no access to it. Also in legislative news, a bill to boost minimum teacher salaries sails through a Senate committee.
Across 47 school districts, a $485 million election day approaches
From Boundary County to Fremont County, March 12 will be decision day for school patrons. See what’s on the ballot in your corner of Idaho.
Five finalists named in Boise State president search
Open forums are planned for students, faculty, staff, and the public to meet and hear from the candidates. There will also be an online portal available to provide feedback.