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Idaho high school graduation rate falls
The 2021 rate of 80.1% fell well short of the state’s goal of 92.4%.
Average teacher salary hits all-time high
The number climbed to $53,100 in 2021-22, state data show, wiping out last year’s temporary drop and resuming a years-long upward trend.
Here’s how much Idaho spends on public education
Each year, the number edges ever upward into the billions. And each year, the Legislature devotes almost half of the state’s entire budget to K-12.
‘Egregious conduct unbecoming of anyone:’ Senate GOP leaders condemn Durst
“It is clear from the information gathered that Mr. Durst acted inappropriately in this situation,” the Senate’s four GOP leaders said in a statement issued late Friday afternoon. Durst, a Republican candidate for state superintendent, called the statement “politically motivated.”
Analysis: How Season 2022 of the Legislature will end (spoiler alert)
A record-shattering surplus sets high expectations for education spending and tax relief. No one is going to walk away completely satisfied.
Profane exchange between Republicans follows rejection of parental rights bill
Capitol police interceded twice between the exchanges involving state superintendent’s candidate Branden Durst, co-sponsor of a failed parental rights bill, and state Sen. Jim Woodward, one of the bill’s opponents.
Newly elected trustees take over Nampa school board leadership
The new chair and vice chair lead split-vote victories on hiring a new clerk and changing the district’s pandemic response plan.
Ybarra makes her budget pitch — and discusses pandemic learning loss
Legislative budget-writers spent two hours on the state superintendent’s K-12 budget request. Election-year politics — and a record-setting $1.9 billion surplus — will complicate their job.
Analysis: The omicron legislative session could get worse before it gets better
On Wednesday, two lawmakers reported testing positive for coronavirus. “At this point, I see no reason to stop our process,” House Speaker Scott Bedke said Thursday.
Charter administrator collects state’s highest K-12 salary
North Idaho Charter STEM Academy Executive Director Scott Thomson’s $193,500-a-year salary is No. 1 on the latest statewide administrative salaries list. INSIDE: Find out what your administrator makes.