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Analysis: An unprecedented legislative session will come to an unpredictable finish
No one seems to know what to expect when lawmakers return to Boise in April. But important — and even historic — education legislation hangs in the balance.
Breaking the glass ceiling: Karen Echeverria’s path to prominence
With some luck, years of experiences and forging relationships with the right people, she compensated for a lack of higher education to land the job as ISBA’s executive director in 2007 — all while supporting her children.
Amid COVID outbreak, Legislature calls a historic 18-day recess
The Legislature plans to reconvene on April 6. The news comes after at least six House members tested positive for coronavirus in the past week.
SAT scores for 2020 seniors follow Idaho’s downward trend
The exam measures “college and career readiness” and is important because Idaho pays for all students to take it in an effort to promote continuing education.
House passes tax relief bill along party lines
After lengthy debate, the bill heads to the senate for consideration.
JFAC draws up K-12 budget bills
Using more than $2 billion in state dollars — and a big infusion of federal coronavirus aid — the budgets would put another $44.9 million teacher pay and $30 million into programs to address learning loss.
Analysis: Are legislators serious about helping kids learn to read, or not?
By the end of the 2021 session, we’ll have a better idea of whether lawmakers want to put money into reading readiness, and post-pandemic catchup.
Congress approves massive and historic infusion of funds for schools
The new money comes to nearly $2,500 per student, but high-poverty districts will see more. Some may find themselves flush with cash.
School elections: McCall-Donnelly bond issue passes, Bonneville levies fail
Voters said yes to $224.3 million in ballot measures, but a smattering of levies failed.
Sex education opt-in bill advances to the Senate
The bill would require parents to sign permission slips for their children to discuss human sexuality, including topics like gender identity and sexual orientation.