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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Statehouse roundup, 3.2.22: JFAC agrees on a higher ed budget, but just barely
In other Statehouse news, Gov. Brad Little said he and lawmakers are “getting awful close” to a consensus on all-day kindergarten.
March 8: A $288.4 million election day for schools
The bulk of requested funds next week — a combined $176.9 million — comes in the form of bond issues for new and improved infrastructure in four districts.
House Education Committee narrowly kills private school tuition bill
Families could have spent up to $5,950 per student on private school tuition and fees, laptops and other education-related costs out of “education savings accounts” under the bill.
Statehouse roundup, 3.1.22: New standards legislation emerges
The current math, English language arts and science standards have drawn the ire of many lawmakers. House Education Chairman Lance Clow wants the state to replace all of them, effective July 1.
Nampa trustees agree to negotiate clerk’s contract
Krissy LaMont’s request to be paid $72,000 annually as the board’s part-time clerk drew heated debate among patrons and teachers.
Time capsule takes former elementary students and teachers back 22 years
Leaders at Washington Elementary opened a trove of objects — and memories — students and teachers buried their over two decades ago. Photo gallery inside.
Statehouse roundup, 2.28.22: Education savings account proposal draws deep roster of testifiers
The bill would allow families to spend up to $5,950 in state funds on their child’s private school tuition and fees.
Ex-boss warns trustees she would not recommend contracting with their new clerk
Former Idaho School Boards Association Executive Director Karen Echeverria sent a scathing email to Nampa trustees, saying Krissy LaMont wrongly used a recommendation letter.
Statehouse roundup, 2.25.22: Senate passes rural teacher incentives bill
In other news, a divided House passes a $1 million budget for school arts grants.
Analysis: Will all-day kindergarten pass this year? It’s complicated.
Many lawmakers seem ready to fund all-day kindergarten, but they can’t seem to decide what it should look like. The Senate Education Committee could work on the issue Monday.