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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Education set to be defining issue of 2014
Gov. Otter and top legislators say education issues will be front and central during the session as lawmakers attempt to implement a set of 20 recommendations that have enjoyed widespread.
Experts offer positive economic outlook
Lawmakers charged with setting revenue projections to budget around heard from top economists and state officials. The meetings continue today at the Statehouse.
Up for grabs: $26 million for K-12 education
Because Idaho is not ready to set up a career ladder program, which was one of the task force recommendations, more money could be available to reverse cuts to school district operational budgets.
Prospects spotty for task force proposals
Some of the biggest ideas from Gov. Butch Otter’s education task force are works in progress — and probably won’t be wrapped up in a single legislative session.
Will legislators keep Common Core?
Opponents of the new standards face an uphill battle.
2014 Legislature — Education 101
Here is a quick primer for those of you new to the Legislature who are interested in learning more about the creation of education policy.
Idaho politics is a lot like college football
Both have key players with different responsibilities, game plans and supporters. Both also have winners and losers. Read our analysis of the upcoming season … or, in this case, session.
A look back at our first year
And the winner is … find out the most popular stories, features and trends at Idaho Education News.
Foundation grants $31 million in 2013
The J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation grants went to 120 public, charter and alternative K-12 schools and districts across the state as well as every public university and community college in Idaho.
Shackett builds team leadership in Bonneville
The 2014 Superintendent of the Year advanced rapidly through his career as an educator, and said a team leadership approach that empowers employees to make decisions is the secret to his district’s success.