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Boise State responds to some unanswered budget questions
The university’s email to legislative budget-writers contains one factual error, and a key lawmaker says the response appears incomplete.
Analysis: Finally, lawmakers talk about NIC and address the elephant in the room
On Thursday, lawmakers asked some no-nonsense questions about a college that receives $14.8 million in state funding. But there’s only so much legislators can really do.
Idaho’s 2022 graduation rate shows continued stagnancy
The high school grad rate has fallen far behind state goals.
Attorney general questions legality of “dangerous” LGBTQ+ policy that’s used in scores of Idaho schools
Quinn Perry, the deputy director for ISBA, estimates that about 60 local education agencies or LEAs (which includes traditional school districts and charters) already have the LGBTQ+ policy in place.
Statehouse roundup, 1.25.23: Critchfield looks to put her imprint on the K-12 budget
On the broad spending issues, the state superintendent and Gov. Brad Little are in agreement. But a few differences emerged Wednesday.
Go-on rates for high-performing demographics dipped during pandemic
Factoring into the drops: Closures at out-of-state universities, more students opting for gap years or heading straight into the workforce, and general uncertainty around COVID-19.
Statehouse roundup, 1.24.23: In a rocky presentation, Tromp leaves budget questions unanswered
Lawmakers began diving into higher education budgets Tuesday morning — and had a lot of questions about spending at the state’s largest university.
“Everybody goes through tough times”: Community schools address basic needs so students can focus on learning
INSIDE: Examples of how community schools in Idaho tailor their offerings to meet the needs of their families, offering job training, medical care and sponsored family engagement nights.
Statehouse roundup, 1.23.23: State Board president warns of starved higher ed system
While higher education funding has lagged, Idaho has changed its K-12 narrative by infusing hundreds of millions of dollars into the budget, Kurt Liebich said Monday. We should expect a return on investment.”
Statehouse roundup, 1.20.23: Little’s scholarship bill quietly makes its debut
In other news, Boise State University researchers asked Idahoans about their local schools, school choice and how to spend $330 million in new K-12 money. Here’s what they had to say.