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Charter school lotteries: What once took weeks, is now measured in minutes
Enrollment software platforms digitized the process, so what once took weeks, is now measured in minutes.
Statehouse roundup, 3.13.23: House panel OKs property tax bill with big implications for schools
In other Statehouse news, a bill to tweak the Idaho Launch proposal is itself tweaked.
Statehouse roundup, 3.10.23: A dinosaur gets its day in Senate State Affairs
In other news, another education savings accounts bill gets introduced.
Senate approves controversial school bathroom bill
“This bill is unnecessary, and it’s harmful,” said Senate Democrat Melissa Wintrow.
Statehouse roundup, 3.9.23: Charter commission budget fails, needs revisions
In other news: A rundown of several other budget bills, and another education savings account bill is moving through the Statehouse.
Statehouse roundup, 3.3.23: Critchfield’s CTE, school board training bills surface
Two pieces of state superintendent Debbie Critchfield’s legislative agenda surfaced Friday morning. The House Education Committee introduced Critchfield’s long-awaited piece of career-technical education legislation, and a bill requiring school trustee trainings. The CTE bill is designed to expand programs, particularly in rural Idaho. The bill would create a $45 million program for middle and high…
Young inventors compete for a spot at national competition
Curious inventors may create the next revolutionary medical device or help annoyed kids make parents put down their cell phones.
Charter commission continues to allows IDVA a unique financial disclosure exemption
It was decided that because the structure of the school’s financial statements do not align with the commission’s metrics, the exemption is warranted.
Statehouse roundup, 2.28.23: Future ESA legislation prefaced in House committee
A divided Senate Education Committee recommended rejecting one gubernatorial appointment, and remained neutral on another appointment.
After longwinded debate, Senate kills controversial school choice bill
Before Monday’s lopsided 12-23 vote, Senate Education Committee Chairman Dave Lent suggested other education savings accounts legislation might be in the works.