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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Idaho’s teacher-retention rate holds firm, again
At least 90% of Idaho teachers stay put. INSIDE: Find out what the retention rate is in your district or charter.
Statehouse roundup, 3.10.22: Senate OKs kindergarten bill; standards overhaul heads to Senate floor
INSIDE: Senate Ed signed off on replacing Idaho academic standards, and a school bus speed boost keeps on rolling.
Analysis: The Freedom Foundation/Ron Nate push to defund higher ed
When the Rexburg Republican tried to cut $1.3 million from the higher education budget last week, he worked word for word and essentially dollar for dollar from an Idaho Freedom Foundation essay published two days before the hearing.
Statehouse roundup, 3.9.22: ‘Harmful materials’ bill is likely dead; kindergarten bill comes back to life
House Bill 666 could have opened school, library and museum employees up to a maximum $1,000 fine and a year in jail.
School elections: Jefferson County and Vallivue bond issues fail, Madison’s passes
INSIDE: Outcomes from districts across the state, which sought a combined $288.4 million in local funds Tuesday.
Boise Democrat, former IEA president files for state superintendent
“Too many of our current leaders are asking the wrong questions about education,” Terry Gilbert said Wednesday. He joins three Republicans in the superintendent’s race.
Idaho Gov. Brad Little will end public health emergency on April 15
INSIDE: The governor’s statement in full, plus the impact of this decision.
Superintendent candidate won’t be charged, but wife faces misdemeanor
Idaho Reports called and emailed Branden Durst on Tuesday for comment but did not receive a response.
After a tense hearing, an all-day kindergarten bill is in limbo
“I think we need to adjourn the meeting and have some discussion,” said a visibly irritated Chairman Steven Thayn, R-Emmett, before abruptly dropping the gavel on Tuesday’s hearing.
Statehouse roundup, 3.8.22: House approves school mask mandate opt-outs
Also: A bill meant to screen students for dyslexia and provide teachers with professional development to help affected students passed the House unanimously.