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Bonneville fields questions on $35.3 million bond measure
Superintendent Chuck Shackett: “I think we can continue to build without (increasing the levy rate).”
Gun threat prompts school closures in Blackfoot
Police arrested a 14-year-old in connection with the threat.
House Education approves private school scholarship bill
More than 100 witnessed a two-hour debate before lawmakers narrowly approved sending the bill to the House floor.
Idaho’s AP numbers improve — yet lose ground
More Idaho students are graduating high school with Advanced Placement credits — and a jumpstart on college. But Idaho’s numbers still lag well behind national averages.
House Education calls for changes to teacher loan forgiveness bill
More news inside: Higher ed budget, mastery, STEM diploma and in-state residency requirements.
College scholarship program in line for a $3.5 million boost
The new money could fund an additional 1,042 scholarships — but it won’t cover all of the state’s unmet demand.
Digital debut: Committee pilots remote testimony
For the first time in Idaho history, residents could testify to lawmakers via video conferencing.
JFAC cuts budget to replace elementary reading test
Statehouse roundup, 2.26.18: The debate over replacing the state’s reading test heats up, House Education passes a bill encouraging schools to offer gun safety courses and more.
A J Balukoff, candidate for governor
As the Boise school trustee launches his second run for governor, he is promising to push for pre-K and college affordability.
Private school scholarship bill draws large crowd
Statehouse roundup, 2.23.18: On a busy Friday, a bill to move school board elections clears a hurdle, and state superintendent Sherri Ybarra’s rural school bill returns.