News

The Deputy Superintendent of Public School Finance used a little humor while explaining to lawmakers the complicated formulas for how schools are funded.

Idaho’s Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna presents his ideas for funding K-12 education at 8 a.m. on Thursday morning before the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee members.

House Education Committee members were told the details of the fiscal impacted caused by the repeal of the Students Come First laws. They also learned about other education budget details.

The House Ed Committee starts talking about the repeal of the Students Come First laws. The Senate Ed Committee today discusses rules for public charter schools.

IEA’s recommendations for improving education in Idaho include changing teacher certification, improving teacher preparation and developing better leaders.

Read what’s being published and said about education around the country. This week, much of the conversations are about safety in schools and funding.

Education task force agrees by voting that professional development and teacher effectiveness are some of the most important issues to discuss for education reform.