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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Statehouse roundup, 3.21.23: Last-minute school choice bill debuts
In other news, budget writers moved two ‘trailer bills’ out of neutral and Idaho students earn a victory with their dinosaur bill.
Statehouse roundup, 3.20.23: Library bill heads to Senate after two-hour debate
In other news, find updates on the private school tuition bill, university building projects and the “In God We Trust” bill.
Beyond the classroom: Educators turn schools into communities
Teachers are not required to shoulder extra responsibilities, but finding one who doesn’t would be nearly impossible.
Boise junior high social worker’s ‘inappropriate’ conduct with student was kept secret. How?
Social worker may have abused a student, principal is charged with not reporting it, and Boise school district hasn’t told parents.
Statehouse roundup, 3.17.23: Private school tuition bill ends week in legislative limbo
In other Friday news, get the latest on a lawsuit over a newly passed elections law, and an update on a bill to help teachers pay for classroom supplies.
Restraints bill heads to floor for possible amendment
“I regret every single bit of it to this day,” said one teacher, who admitted to restraining a student years ago.
Child care providers, educators sue Idaho AG over his investigative demand
The businesses say Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s request for information is too cumbersome.
Call for State Board elections narrowly fails
“Consider the representation of the rest of the state,” said Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard.
One school choice proposal moves forward, another dies
“I’m not sure that we can sidestep our constitutional reality by just throwing money to a parent, or to private education,” said one lawmaker.
Statehouse roundup, 3.14.23: Boise State building project survives … barely
In other Statehouse news, the debate over the Idaho Launch postsecondary incentives program is headed to the Senate floor.