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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.
Idaho’s Board Chair of the Year offers advice from her 20 years of experience
Jefferson County’s Angie Robison would tell new board members: “Be open minded and always put the students first.”
Fall reading scores surpass pre-pandemic numbers
Nearly 57% of students in grades K-3 are reading at grade level this fall. INSIDE: Your school’s reading scores.
Yamamoto to head House Education, Horman to co-chair JFAC
In just her second term, Caldwell Republican Rep. Julie Yamamoto will chair one of the most closely watched committees in the Statehouse.
Analysis: The political bloodsport of the Legislature’s ‘organizational session’
Powerful leadership positions were on the line. A host of coveted committee assignments were up for grabs. And everything felt wide open; 45 of Idaho’s 105 are newly elected.
‘Time is precious’: Moscow community and parents mourn murder victims
Over 1,000 people attend a vigil in Moscow on Wednesday to remember the four slain University of Idaho students.
Legislature 2023: Senate sets its lineup, jockeying continues in House
With massive turnover in the Legislature, a spate of key committee assignments are up for grabs this week.
‘We’re not backing down now:’ Little hints, briefly, at 2023 priorities
Speaking to an audience that included most of the Legislature, Little also touted the K-12 spending plan and tax cuts lawmakers approved in September.