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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.

Statehouse roundup, 3.3.17: Education groups say they were cut out of charter school negotiations

In other news, the House Ways and Means Committee introduces several other K-12 bills — two pertaining to charter schools.

Education news from around Idaho

This week’s briefs highlight high school students selected as National Merit Finalists, Caldwell students headed to the Robotics World Championship and a way to win $1,000 for your classroom.

Idaho’s $715 million school election day

At least 46 of Idaho’s 115 school districts will seek bond issues, plant facilities levies or supplemental levies on March 14. Idaho Education News and Boise State Public Radio partnered to produce this series — Financing the Future — on how the statewide elections will affect students, communities and taxpayers.

The legacy of school bonds in Boise

Financing the Future continued: The Boise School District last passed a bond more than a decade ago. This year’s request to voters is more ambitious but necessary, according to trustees.

The bond issue ‘supermajority:’ a debate as old as Idaho

Financing the Future continued: Supporters say the two-thirds threshold protects property taxpayers. Opponents say a 60 percent barrier would create a more reasonable balance.

What it takes to pass a school bond and what it could mean to your taxes

Financing the Future continued: Take a closer look at the Boise District’s bond and why it could be a challenge to pass.

How a Boise career-technical school prepares students for jobs in high demand

Financing the Future continued: The Dennis Technical Education Center in Boise would like to expand its programs to include heating air-conditioning, electrical and plumbing.

A look at two Boise elementary schools embracing the wrecking ball

Financing the Future continued: The Boise School District is asking for patrons to pass a $172.5 million bond. Should it pass, six elementary schools are scheduled to be demolished, including Amity and Highlands.

Ybarra rural schools bill sails through committee

State superintendent Sherri Ybarra says the $300,000 pilot could stretch local education dollars. “Do we really want to send our rural districts back to the ballot box for more property taxes?”