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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Analysis: Can Branden Durst win the superintendent’s race? It isn’t far-fetched
Branden Durst hopes to win the May 17 GOP state superintendent’s primary by running against all things Sherri Ybarra and Debbie Critchfield. Sometimes, a contrarian candidate wins in a closed Republican primary.
Statehouse roundup, 3.24.22: Idaho House kills library commission budget over ‘obscene materials’
“You think that maybe sending a message doesn’t matter? I guarantee sending a message matters,” Rep. Barbara Ehardt, R-Idaho Falls, said.
Statehouse roundup, 3.23.22: All-day kindergarten bill heads to Little’s desk
It was a busy Wednesday morning in the Senate. Several K-12 budget bills passed easily. A bill designed to get medical school graduates to return to Idaho passed by the narrowest of margins.
State officials unveil centralized website for public meetings
The website will make it easier for the public to follow state government and its agencies.
Statehouse roundup, 3.22.22: Empowering Parents grants budget hits a roadblock
The late-session wrangling doesn’t appear to jeopardize the program — which would provide education grants of up to $1,000 per student or $3,000 per family.
Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin’s chief of staff announces resignation
The resignation comes as McGeachin is facing a projected budget shortfall if she doesn’t cut expenses.
New full-day kindergarten bill fast-tracked through Idaho House
The bill would change how early literacy funds are distributed to schools, and add new transparency requirements to supplemental levy elections.
House OK’s K-12 budgets — including $104 million in teacher pay raises
A year ago, the House killed the first version of a teacher salary bill — as lawmakers aired concerns about indoctrination. This year’s version of the bill passed 65-4.
Statehouse roundup, 3.21.22: Higher ed budget sails to Little’s desk
INSIDE: Idaho teachers and administrators can more or less bank on $1,000 bonuses.
U.S. schools are flush with cash, but struggling to spend it on schedule
Their efforts are running up against a national labor shortage and supply chain issues, which are making it difficult to do things like hire tutors or renovate dilapidated buildings.