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Legislators told to expect slowdown in Idaho’s economic growth
Local economists say a recession is still unlikely.
Idaho’s four-year schools agree on ‘momentous’ tuition freeze
The one-year freeze affects in-state, undergraduate students at Boise State University, the University of Idaho, Idaho State University and Lewis-Clark State College. To balance the books, the four institutions will have to whittle millions of dollars out of their budgets.
Blaine County is redesigning its system to boost Latino student achievement
Under superintendent GwenCarol Holmes the district is rethinking teaching practices and retooling culture in the hopes they can improve Latino student success.
Outgoing Senate Education chair plans sprint to the finish line
Sen. Dean Mortimer plans to work on a new school funding formula and several other initiatives during his final legislative session.
Little names Boise businessman to State Board
Kurt Liebich had served on Little’s K-12 task force. This marks the second time Little has found a State Board appointee from his task force — bypassing more than three dozen applicants who turned in paperwork months earlier.
Public Charter School Commission director announces resignation
Tamara Baysinger says she’ll call it quits after Christmas.
The midyear higher education budget cuts: What we know
Several of Idaho’s colleges and universities will trim payroll costs to meet Gov. Brad Little’s request. But some cost-cutting plans are still in the works.
Little predicts tight budget year while calling for K-12 investments
“I can tell you this: education will remain my top priority,” Little said at Wednesday’s ATI Conference in Boise.
Charters see big enrollment growth amid pockets of steep decline
Struggling charters are adjusting to smaller budgets by reassigning teachers and holding off on professional development.
Ehardt says the game isn’t over
The second-term lawmaker — and former college basketball coach — hopes to keep sex education and student diversity up for debate.