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Congress approves massive and historic infusion of funds for schools

The new money comes to nearly $2,500 per student, but high-poverty districts will see more. Some may find themselves flush with cash.

School elections: McCall-Donnelly bond issue passes, Bonneville levies fail

Voters said yes to $224.3 million in ballot measures, but a smattering of levies failed.

Sex education opt-in bill advances to the Senate

The bill would require parents to sign permission slips for their children to discuss human sexuality, including topics like gender identity and sexual orientation.

Analysis: This year’s ISATs could be a federally mandated reality check

This spring, some 165,000 students will take the Idaho Standards Achievement Test. The numbers could be troubling — but they could provide important data on how students are faring, a year into the pandemic.

State Board says teacher bonus review process nearly complete

Barring any last-minute problems, the state should be able to notify master educator premium applicants by the end of next week.

‘We are left with no other option:’ Lawmakers cut into Boise State’s budget

The $409,000 move is designed to cut spending on social-justice initiatives that have left Boise State University’s political standing “in the ditch,” said Sen. Carl Crabtree, R-Grangeville. House conservatives considered the cut inadequate.

House Republicans kill bill for a $6 million federal preschool grant

The bill died despite a Democrat’s last-minute effort to revive it.

Idaho ratchets up vaccine rollout, once again

The accelerated schedule could be good news for thousands of Idahoans who are biding their time in the vaccination queue — including college and university staff and students.

Analysis: The higher education Statehouse showdown starts next week

It won’t be easy to squeeze a higher education budget through a skeptical Legislature. For students and employees, the stakes could scarcely be higher.