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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
No, Idaho’s teachers aren’t quitting in droves
The state’s 2021 teacher-retention rate came in at 90.8%. And it’s hovered around that number since 2018.
House backs criminal charges for educators, librarians who disseminate ‘harmful materials’ to children
An hour-plus debate featured raised voices, impassioned decrials of pornography and back-and-forth between attorney legislators.
Boise trustees rescind their mask mandate
Masks are now optional in Idaho’s second largest district, which become one of the last to remove the mandate.
Statehouse roundup, 3.7.22: JFAC endorses teacher pay raises, bonuses, literacy money
In other Monday Statehouse news, a House committee approved a bill to allow parents to opt their children out of school mask requirements.
Dads are “on duty” at Rigby Middle School
Local leaders hope a program aimed at connecting students to positive local male role models will help the school beset by a recent school shooting and the lingering pandemic.
Statehouse roundup, 3.4.22: A ‘blend’ of dyslexia-focused bills heads to the House
INSIDE: The House narrowly voted to extend funding of schools based on their enrollment for two more years.
Despite cost questions, lawmakers inch closer to a standards overhaul
Thursday’s vote marks the latest development in a long struggle over content standards — a set of guideposts that determine what K-12 students should learn during their academic careers.
Boise trustees to consider lifting mask mandate
The board will meet virtually Monday afternoon to revisit a mask mandate that has been in effect all school year.
Statehouse roundup, 3.3.22: ‘Harmful materials’ bill heads to House floor
INSIDE: The House sinks a bill that would mandate drug testing for substitute teachers.
West Ada accepting trustee applications
Candidates must apply by March 10 to fill the seat left open by former chair Amy Johnson.