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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
New lawmaker headed to Ed Committee
Ilana Rubel, a Boise attorney appointed to the House Wednesday, will likely end up taking one of the Democrats’ three spots on the House Education Committee.
Budget writers examine school funding, pay
JFAC members signal the issue of pay and raises has not been decided yet, while some lawmakers are gearing up to define how operations funding can be spent as the state seeks to reverse recession-era budget cuts.
Idaho Core showdown looms at Statehouse
On Jan. 22, experts on both sides of the Idaho Core Standards issue will answer citizens’ questions about the standards and help lawmakers dispel myths.
Jones running for state superintendent
Jana Jones, an Idaho Falls Democrat, previously ran for superintendent of public instruction in 2006, losing a close race to Tom Luna.
Speaker: students should drive their learning
Education author Michael Horn spoke at the monthly ED Sessions 2.0 luncheon about how technology and “disruptive innovation” can transform education.
Democrats: Otter shortchanges schools
Legislative Democrats also say they well soon introduce four bills modeled after recommendations from Gov. Butch Otter’s education task force.
Teacher pay overlooked in governor’s budget
Superintendent Tom Luna and the Idaho Education Association agree that Otter should have put money into teacher compensation. Luna vows to “fight” to ensure teachers get more money.
Analysis: Otter’s budget balancing act
In his budget proposal, Gov. Butch Otter suggests some money for education task force proposals — but he also strikes a series of conservative chords.
Otter outlines education spending plan
Although he backed the task force’s recommendations, Otter did not fund plans for a career ladder and provided no money for teacher raises.
Keep Common Core; replicate success stories
Idaho politicians get some education counsel from a pair of national speakers.