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Statehouse roundup: 2.10.15
Lawmakers also gave their initial approval to a bill to promote mastery-based learning in the schools.
Broadband impasse jeopardizes $245 million in federal funding
If the state cannot properly administer standardized tests this year, $245 million in federal funding is at risk, said John Goedde, an aide to Gov. Butch Otter.
Ybarra wants flexibility with board for the deaf and blind
Tim Corder is pushing a bill that would allow Ybarra to appoint a substitute to the board for the deaf and the blind — a position the state superintendent normally holds.
The inexact science of projecting growth
The job of projecting school “support units” isn’t an easy one. And since every unit equates to $86,000 in funding, accuracy is critical.
Goedde: Broadband network faces potential shutdown
If the state doesn’t come up with $1.6 million, according to an aide to Gov. Butch Otter, the Idaho Education Network could go dark by Feb. 22.
Ybarra now wants 3 percent teacher raises
Ybarra still backs a piloted approach to the career ladder, but wants all teachers to be able to receive a 3 percent raise.
Idaho’s convoluted broadband crisis, explained
It’s been a long, tumultuous year for the Idaho Education Network. If you’re confused or just catching up, here’s the history.
New student data security proposal emerges
New proposal would ask a committee to look at the cost of declining federal funding that is contingent upon collecting student data.
Improve student engagement, improve success
Data expert Brandon Busteed shared Gallup results on student and workforce engagement during an Ed Sessions lunch on Tuesday.
Schools brace for steep cut in timber program money
Congress failed to reauthorize a 2000 law that netted some $7.2 million for schools in Idaho timber country.