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ISBA upholds its LGBTQ+ model policy in response to AG questioning
Labrador last week questioned the policy’s legality.
Running the numbers from Education Week
A week of education budget presentations generates a lot of statistics. Here are some takeaway numbers.
Gooding teachers embrace change, achieve notable turnaround
Gooding Middle School test scores went from one of the worst performing in Idaho to one of the highest achieving for underserved schools.
Boise State responds to some unanswered budget questions
The university’s email to legislative budget-writers contains one factual error, and a key lawmaker says the response appears incomplete.
Analysis: Finally, lawmakers talk about NIC and address the elephant in the room
On Thursday, lawmakers asked some no-nonsense questions about a college that receives $14.8 million in state funding. But there’s only so much legislators can really do.
Idaho’s 2022 graduation rate shows continued stagnancy
The high school grad rate has fallen far behind state goals.
Attorney general questions legality of “dangerous” LGBTQ+ policy that’s used in scores of Idaho schools
Quinn Perry, the deputy director for ISBA, estimates that about 60 local education agencies or LEAs (which includes traditional school districts and charters) already have the LGBTQ+ policy in place.
Statehouse roundup, 1.25.23: Critchfield looks to put her imprint on the K-12 budget
On the broad spending issues, the state superintendent and Gov. Brad Little are in agreement. But a few differences emerged Wednesday.
Go-on rates for high-performing demographics dipped during pandemic
Factoring into the drops: Closures at out-of-state universities, more students opting for gap years or heading straight into the workforce, and general uncertainty around COVID-19.
Statehouse roundup, 1.24.23: In a rocky presentation, Tromp leaves budget questions unanswered
Lawmakers began diving into higher education budgets Tuesday morning — and had a lot of questions about spending at the state’s largest university.