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COVID at two years: What has the health crisis meant for you?
The last two years have been a whirlwind. We’re looking back at the highlights — and would love to hear from you.
Idaho’s teacher-retention rate holds firm, again
At least 90% of Idaho teachers stay put. INSIDE: Find out what the retention rate is in your district or charter.
Statehouse roundup, 3.10.22: Senate OKs kindergarten bill; standards overhaul heads to Senate floor
INSIDE: Senate Ed signed off on replacing Idaho academic standards, and a school bus speed boost keeps on rolling.
Analysis: The Freedom Foundation/Ron Nate push to defund higher ed
When the Rexburg Republican tried to cut $1.3 million from the higher education budget last week, he worked word for word and essentially dollar for dollar from an Idaho Freedom Foundation essay published two days before the hearing.
Statehouse roundup, 3.9.22: ‘Harmful materials’ bill is likely dead; kindergarten bill comes back to life
House Bill 666 could have opened school, library and museum employees up to a maximum $1,000 fine and a year in jail.
School elections: Jefferson County and Vallivue bond issues fail, Madison’s passes
INSIDE: Outcomes from districts across the state, which sought a combined $288.4 million in local funds Tuesday.
No, Idaho’s teachers aren’t quitting in droves
The state’s 2021 teacher-retention rate came in at 90.8%. And it’s hovered around that number since 2018.
Despite cost questions, lawmakers inch closer to a standards overhaul
Thursday’s vote marks the latest development in a long struggle over content standards — a set of guideposts that determine what K-12 students should learn during their academic careers.
Statehouse roundup, 3.3.22: ‘Harmful materials’ bill heads to House floor
INSIDE: The House sinks a bill that would mandate drug testing for substitute teachers.
Statehouse roundup, 3.2.22: JFAC agrees on a higher ed budget, but just barely
In other Statehouse news, Gov. Brad Little said he and lawmakers are “getting awful close” to a consensus on all-day kindergarten.