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Bluum exceeds its five-year charter school growth plans
Approximately 41% of the new charter seats that were created are in rural communities.
Statehouse roundup, 3.6.23: New ESA bill surfaces
In other news, the House did not go into session Monday — and most House committees were off Monday — as lawmakers went to Eastern Idaho for funeral services for former Rep. Dell Raybould.
Lawmakers reject new ESA proposal in frustrated debate
And Thursday’s debate reflected the complicated future — and political theater — of ESA legislation in Idaho.
Statehouse roundup, 3.2.23: Lawmakers seek to cut NIC’s budget
In other business, the House approved $1 million to offset the costs stemming from the slayings of four University of Idaho students.
Analysis: Scott Yenor appears to have the national stage he craves
The political science professor’s longterm status at Boise State University is unclear. His place in the higher education “woke wars” appears certain.
Statehouse roundup, 3.1.23: Conservatives kill bill shifting endowment money into K-12 buildings
In other news, a bill to overhaul school board elections is in limbo — but it isn’t necessarily dead.
After heated debate, two library bills halt in House committee
One library board trustee said the bills are unnecessary — “there’s no pornography in our libraries.”
Idaho’s $1 billion school election day: a district-by-district breakdown
There’s still time to vote if you haven’t already.
Idaho schools ranked from best to worst
Find out what the data says about Idaho education. INSIDE: See where your school ranks.
Commission finds litany of problems and rejects charter’s renewal
The future of Monticello Montessori Charter will be decided at a March 8 hearing.