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Statehouse roundup, 2.18.22: Another education savings account bill comes forward
The ESAs would allow eligible families to spend around $5,950 per student on education-related expenses, including private school tuition.
Survey: Right-leaning college students say they are more likely to feel pressured over politics
The State Board of Education took a deeper look at the student survey results Thursday. Earlier in the day, the board approved an updated academic freedom policy.
Analysis: Tromp is a lightning rod, but not for the State Board
The Boise State University president has become the face of the Statehouse debate over the direction of Idaho higher education. But the State Board of Education — which hires university presidents — sees Marlene Tromp as a partner.
Statehouse roundup, 2.17.22: House votes to ban schools from running ‘repeat’ bond requests
School districts, which use bonds to pay for new facilities, would effectively have to wait a year to try again if they miss the two-thirds voter support they need to get bonds passed.
Nampa trustees to consider paying their part-time clerk $72,000 a year
Last year’s clerk made $8,568. Nampa’s average teacher salary is $49,926.
Statehouse roundup, 2.16.2021: Powerball gets reluctant support in committee
Education has skin in this game: Over the next decade, Powerball is expected to generate some $200 million in dividends, which go to public schools, the K-12 Bond Levy Equalization Fund, and the Permanent Building Fund, which finances state and campus capital projects.
Idaho Fine Arts Academy takes ‘different’ learning approach to new facility
The Meridian-based magnet school’s recent move to a bigger facility boosts its reach by doubling student seats, and providing a range of amenities aimed at the arts.
Statehouse roundup, 2.15.22: Curriculum adoption could change under new bills
INSIDE: Community college elections, substitute teacher qualifications and school levies could all see changes.
Little’s education aide joins private firm — which received a $3.5 million no-bid contract
Greg Wilson spoke to several potential bidders for the data management contract, including SAS Institute Inc. SAS got the three-year contract in October. In December, Wilson accepted a job with SAS.
West Ada’s former board chair resigns
Amy Johnson said in a letter that she is “exhausted” and she wants to protect her family and employer from further harassment.