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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
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.
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.