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Day 10: Meeting with lawmakers
The superintendent attended a town hall meeting about school choice.
Analysis: Little’s ambitious scholarship plan is still a rough draft
On Monday, Gov. Brad Little proposed Idaho’s largest and most versatile taxpayer-funded scholarship. But on Thursday, his office had few details about how the program would work.
More than 400 teachers selected to receive $12,000 rural/underserved grant
The funds can be used for student loans or other educational expenses.
Day 9: Meetings and a retirement party
Critchfield enjoyed time with regional superintendents.
Day 8: House Education Committee’s first meeting
Tuesday’s meeting was organizational.
Budget-writers get a first look at Little’s $410 million education spending plan
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee didn’t have many questions about Gov. Brad Little’s budget proposals Tuesday. But the committee’s work is just beginning.
Analysis: Little deflects the looming debate over school choice
In an optimistic State of the State address Monday, Gov. Brad Little challenged lawmakers to go big and go bold on public education spending. But when he scarcely mentioned school choice, he said plenty.
Day 7: State of the State
“Once again, I see that Governor Little is demonstrating his commitment to education,” Critchfield said, following the governor’s annual speech.
Little pledges continued support for education in State of the State address
The governor’s “Idaho First” agenda included proposals to boost teacher pay, increase discretionary funds for school districts and create a new scholarship fund for high school graduates.
IBE-sponsored speaker denounces vouchers
Chris Lagoni, the executive director of the Indiana Rural and Small Schools Association, said vouchers do not serve the interests of rural communities.