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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Ybarra makes last-minute push for rural schools center
Statehouse roundup, 3.18.16: Rural schools bill is on a legislative fast track, while a boost in college scholarships heads to Gov. Butch Otter’s desk.
JFAC approves $9.1 million literacy budget
All told, budget-writers have proposed a 7.4 percent budget increase for K-12 — a magic number for many key legislators.
House Education passes Bible-in-schools bill
Statehouse roundup, 3.17.16. The religious education amendment resurfaces, and a proposed tax cut dies a swift death.
House debates Bible-in-school bill; vote slated for Thursday
Statehouse roundup, 3.16.16: A nonbinding resolution on Idaho’s “60 percent goal” generates some surprising debate.
JFAC approves $971,000 to cover more broadband legal bills
The Legislature’s budget-writing committee also put $2 million into STEM programs — falling far short of Gov. Butch Otter’s request.
School elections: New sunshine bill sees light of day
Statehouse roundup, 3.15.16: The state takes a step to pay off Idaho Education Network legal bills, while another literacy bill heads to the governor.
Caldwell chooses Bonneville administrator to head district
The hiring process was kept secret. Trustees signed “confidentiality statements” over resumes and the board chair admitted the trustees made their “unanimous vote” to hire French during a Saturday executive session.
DeMordaunt drafts third bill trying to help growing districts
Statehouse roundup, 3.14.16: The latest on expanding Idaho’s career ladder, and tweaking the state’s new high school civics test.
Teens compete in business competition
Nearly 1,300 students from 93 Idaho high schools attended the Business Professionals of America’s 2016 State Leadership Conference.
Internet sales tax bill heads to House floor for amendment
Statehouse roundup, 3.11.16: Internet sales tax bill could become tied up in late-session haggling over tax cuts