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Statehouse roundup, 2.22.23: Parental rights bill sails to House floor

In other news, House Education introduced another parental rights bill — and a new motto bill.

First-ever Elgin Baylor college scholarship winner announced

Senior Nimo Abdi of Capital High School plans to pursue a career in microbiology research.

Statehouse roundup, 2.21.23: Advanced opportunities program could get funding boost

In other news, a nonpartisan group says the cost of a controversial education savings accounts bill could balloon from $45 million to $363 million within one year.

Dyslexia 101: Schools start to incorporate newly required dyslexia training

Parents and educators applaud the effort, but say it’s just a start.

Statehouse roundup, 2.20.23: Sex ed bill heads to Senate floor

In other news, hundreds of education leaders gathered in Boise for a two-day legislative outreach and training event.

Statehouse roundup, 2.17.23: Parental rights bill emerges in the House, awaits committee hearing

And in other Statehouse news, JFAC approved a $1 million supplemental for costs relating to the quadruple homicide at the University of Idaho.

Analysis: A fundamental discussion of what education means to Idahoans

This week’s debate over a controversial school choice bill provided insight into how Idahoans look at their local schools, and education’s role in society.