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House Ed takes up teacher salary bill

Teachers traveled from as far as Idaho Falls and Moscow to testify on the $125 million career ladder proposal.

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Local broadband contracts should save state $1.3 million

A $3.6 million bailout bill should easily cover broadband costs for the rest of the school year, according to new numbers from the State Department of Education.

Legislative roundup, 3.9.2015: labor law, tax credits, civics, etc.

House Ed takes up pair of two-year-old labor bills that were set to expire this summer.

JFAC votes to stick with local broadband contracts

in general, districts are securing more bandwidth — and at big savings from the defunct Idaho Education Network contract.

$125 million teacher pay plan in jeopardy

Republicans and Democrats alike express concerns with the career ladder, which is tentatively set for a hearing Tuesday.

West Ada steps up case for bond issue

The state’s largest district says it needs $96 million to alleviate overcrowding issues across the board.

A $398 million school election day looms

Across Idaho, at least seven bond issues and 38 levies are on Tuesday’s ballot. Here’s a look at the hotspots.

Legislators win $16,000 for local schools

The challenge is over for 49 lawmakers after five weeks of tracking physical activity and healthy eating, for the High Five Mt. Everest Challenge. On Thursday, legislators found out if they were the winner of $5,000 that will go to an elementary school of their choice. Rep. Mat Erpelding, D-Boise, was the fastest to reach…