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Analysis: What happens when the budget-writers try to budget their time?
Leaders of the Legislature’s hardest-working committee say they are trying to work smarter this year. Skeptics say the changes will shortchange Idahoans who care about how the committee spends the people’s money.
Budget lawmakers dig into the details of governor’s education spending plans
One looming debate involves a familiar issue: the K-12 funding formula.
Analysis: Seeking to build a K-12 legacy, Little could face a Statehouse showdown
He presented an ambitious plan to replace and repair aging schools, but he expressed no interest in anything that falls under the loose rubric of “school choice.” That sets up an election-year fight — over dollars and emphasis.
Boise superintendent announces his retirement at Monday board meeting
Trustees agree to interview deputy superintendent for the leadership role.
State of the State: Governor proposes new funding for education facilities, Idaho launch
After visiting “crumbling” schools, Little is proposing what he calls the state’s largest ever investment in school facilities.
Republicans unveil private school tax credit proposal
The $50 million program sets aside 20% for low-income families.
Four public school issues to watch this legislative session
Familiar debates on the funding formula, vouchers, aging schools and library books will resurface at the Idaho Statehouse this year.
Little touts big Launch numbers, but some lawmakers remain skeptical
More than half of Idaho’s 24,000 seniors applied for the grants, which will pay up to $8,000 for college or job training.
Analysis: Higher ed faces a turbulent legislative session
A tense 2024 legislative session — and the warmup to an intense May primary — could put higher education under increased scrutiny.
Average teacher salaries jump by 9.1% this year
Four districts and 12 charters have average teacher salaries over $70,000.