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Goedde wants to drop WiFi deal (UPDATED)
Sen. John Goedde would like the state to give the school districts $2.25 million to pursue WiFi hookups. His move sets up a potential showdown with State Superintendent Tom Luna — and perhaps Gov. Butch Otter.
Education news roundup: Tuesday, Feb. 25
House Education Committee members get a glimpse of a new tool designed to track the use of technology in the schools. Meanwhile, budget-writers approve a $512,900 funding boost for ag programs.
JFAC budgets $6.6 million for broadband
But a larger battle could be looming over funding the Idaho Education Network project in 2014-15. “Stay tuned,” said Sen. Dean Cameron, co-chairman of the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee.
Education news roundup: Monday, Feb. 24
Catch up on the latest education news from the Statehouse, including the latest on a teacher leadership pay plans for ISBA’s Day on the Hill and the latest legislation involving dual credit courses and charter schools
Idaho Ed Trends
We launched a feature on our website called Idaho Ed Trends. The goal of Idaho Ed Trends is to translate education data into an accessible, user-friendly format. Education data in Idaho can be difficult to find and interpret, which is why we devoted time to creating this resource. Data used in Idaho Ed Trends is…
Weekly education news from the Statehouse
Catch up on all the legislative action for the week — from teacher leadership awards and strategic planning to ag programs and P.E. rules.
No progress, yet, on broadband budget
Lawmakers and the Otter administration are trying to sort out the $14.45 million Idaho Education Network budget puzzle. A meeting Thursday did not yield a consensus.
Legislative news roundup: Wednesday, Feb. 19
The House Education Committee introduces a proposal that would change the way Idaho spends cigarette tax money — and the Senate OK’s a $604,000 ag program initiative.
Lessons from Idaho’s teacher of the year
Jamie Esler shares a success story with lawmakers — and delivers a challenge.
Horseshoe Bend superintendent resigns
The school board members voted to accept the resignation of Vickie Renfro and name the retired Wilder School District superintendent as interim leader.