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Legislators move rapidly into budget mode
Statehouse roundup, 3.15.18: Spending bills pass easily, and the State Board of Education weighs in on the reading test impasse.
‘Go-on rate’ is stuck in neutral
In 2017, only 45 percent of Idaho high school graduates went straight to college. But the State Board of Education sees some good news in the numbers.
Students: ‘This is what Democracy looks like!’
Hundreds of teen gathered on the Statehouse steps in Boise to press adults to take action on school gun violence.
Ballot measures pass in West Ada, Lewiston, Twin Falls, Bonneville
All told, Idaho voters approved $348 million bond issues and school levies Tuesday.
Controversial scholarship bill is dead for the session
The Senate Education Committee will not hold a hearing on the bill, its sponsor said.
A $410 million election day: Here’s what’s on the line
On Tuesday, 44 of Idaho’s 115 school districts will go to voters seeking help to pay for new schools, building maintenance and day-to-day operations. See what’s on the ballot in your community.
Schools prepare for student walkout on March 14
Idaho students plan to join a national protest against gun violence at schools. The state suggests districts use this as a teaching opportunity.
Idaho House passes private school scholarship bill
Statehouse roundup, 3.5.18: Private school scholarship, accountability and student achievement, teacher loan forgiveness and more.
Senate OKs tax cut, sends bill to Otter’s desk
Republican supporters said the time had come for tax relief. Opponents said the cuts could jeopardize education.
House Education approves private school scholarship bill
More than 100 witnessed a two-hour debate before lawmakers narrowly approved sending the bill to the House floor.