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Statehouse roundup: 1.21.19: Colleges subsidize dual-credit programs by more than $1.6 million
College presidents sound the alarm about the hidden cost of the state’s growing dual-credit program. “That is a challenge and that is a crisis,” College of Western Idaho President Bert Glandon said.
It’s no wonder they want to serve on an education committee
Three lawmakers have enough kids to populate a school district or even a small Idaho town.
Pocatello-Chubbuck elementary teacher charged with child rape
Tiffany Marie Petersen was charged in Bannock County on Wednesday with one count of rape of a child under 16 and lewd conduct against a child.
Jefferson narrows superintendent search
Trustees reviewed candidates’ qualifications at an executive session on Wednesday and forwarded four names on for further consideration during an open meeting.
Shelley selects new superintendent
Chad Williams emerged from a previous pool of four to head the district.
In Year Four of a five-year plan, teacher salaries increase by 3.4 percent
However, lawmakers will have to make several key decisions on teacher pay in the next few weeks.
Idaho’s graduation rate reaches a high-water mark
Idaho’s high school graduation rate topped the 80 percent mark in 2018. “The pace is accelerating,” state superintendent Sherri Ybarra said Thursday.
Statehouse roundup, 1.17.19: Legislators take first look at proposed funding formula
Although a bill has yet to emerge, the Legislature kicked off the funding formula debate Thursday.
Statehouse roundup, 1.16.19: Senate overrides House on teacher salary rule
The rule is designed to help out-of-state teachers move into a spot on Idaho’s salary career ladder.
Administrator shares documents — but no receipts — to explain financial transactions
Fred Ball gave EdNews copies of his bank and credit card statements and an estimate from Lowe’s Home Improvements to verify thousands in reimbursements from two charter schools he heads.