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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.

Three rewritten labor bills resurface

The Idaho School Boards Association presents a third version of labor bills — and a bill eliminating the teacher early retirement program heads to the House floor.

Charter facilities bill passes House

Some conservatives and a dozen Democrats opposed it, but a $1.4 million charter school facilities bill is on its way to the Senate.

Statehouse roundup, 3.4.13

Beyond the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee’s K-12 budget hearing, Monday was a busy day on the education front. Here’s a roundup.

JFAC approves 2.2 percent K-12 budget increase

Legislative budget writers have approved a $1,308,365,400 public schools budget — a 2.2 percent increase for 2013-14.

DeMordaunt touts Idaho Leads Project for Common Core

Idaho Leads Project co-director Roger Quarles will offer presentations Monday to the House and Senate education committees.

U of I’s Nellis front-runner for Texas Tech post

Nellis has served as University of Idaho president since 2009. His move to Texas Tech University could become official with a Board of Regents vote in three weeks.

ISU official: sequestration could cut research

Automatic cuts affecting federal research grants could mean a $1.6 million hit for Idaho State University, according to ISU’s vice president for research and economic development

Registration open for STEM teaching institute

Summer institutes scheduled for June in Coeur d’Alene, Twin Falls, Pocatello, Caldwell and Idaho Falls.

Federal cuts: More unknowns than knowns

The automatic federal budget cuts affect more than 130 programs across the state. And Title I and special education programs stand to take the biggest hit.

Senate panel holds off on election bill

Senate Bill 1108 would require those seeking a initiative or referendum to gather signatures from 6 percent of registered voters in at least 18 legislative districts.