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Budget-writers get a first look at Little’s $410 million education spending plan
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee didn’t have many questions about Gov. Brad Little’s budget proposals Tuesday. But the committee’s work is just beginning.
Analysis: Little deflects the looming debate over school choice
In an optimistic State of the State address Monday, Gov. Brad Little challenged lawmakers to go big and go bold on public education spending. But when he scarcely mentioned school choice, he said plenty.
Little pledges continued support for education in State of the State address
The governor’s “Idaho First” agenda included proposals to boost teacher pay, increase discretionary funds for school districts and create a new scholarship fund for high school graduates.
Analysis: Hoping for a boring legislative session? You aren’t alone
Gov. Brad Little would like the 2023 session, and the launch of his second term, to look a whole lot like 2022. Things probably won’t be that simple.
Retired teacher takes over House Education Committee
Rep. Julie Yamamoto says she wants to create a collaborative environment in her committee as the members take up some of the most divisive issues in Idaho education, such as school choice.
‘A very interesting year ahead of us:’ Lent steps in as Senate Education chair
The key is keeping the infighting and ideological battles to a minimum, said Sen. Dave Lent, R-Idaho Falls, who brings a diverse resume to one of the most crucial assignments at the Statehouse.
LEAs dish out nearly $100 million to fill gap in state funding for classified staff
Districts and charters pay the added costs with discretionary funds or funding sources like supplemental levies, “potentially taking away money that could be spent elsewhere,” the Office of Performance Evaluations report states.
Analysis: The ‘v-word’ that dominates Idaho’s school choice debate
Critics use vouchers as a convenient catchall description for all school choice programs. School choice proponents say that’s misleading. Neither side is entirely wrong.
This year, taxpayers will shell out a record $596.1 million for education bonds and levies
Taxpayers will give $217.4 million — a slight decrease — via supplemental levies to local schools this fiscal year
State commission reprimands teachers for sexual comments, aggressive behavior
The PSC revoked one certificate, and two educators received one-year suspensions.