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All-day kindergarten bill runs into trouble on House floor
The House quickly brought up one of Gov. Brad Little’s K-12 priorities Wednesday — then shut off debate before voting on the bill. “It was in trouble, I believe,” House Speaker Scott Bedke said afterwards.
High school grades are up, but test scores aren’t. Why?
The national trends suggest that teachers are adopting more lenient grading policies or that students’ improved skills aren’t being well measured by standardized tests.
Statehouse roundup, 3.16.22: School staff bonuses pass; rural teacher incentives head to Little’s desk
Lawmakers also approved allowing charter schools to award charter-specific teaching certificates to non-certified teachers who hold a bachelor’s degree. Those new teachers wouldn’t be able to teach in traditional schools.
High school trap shooting team aims for competition
Blasting airborne discs with shotguns has become a team sport at Snake River High School. The students and their coach want more schools to join in.
Statehouse roundup, 3.15.22: Rural incentive, charter certification bills head to House floor
The bills represent two very different approaches to the teacher shortage.
Nampa board names new trustee
Marco Valle, a former leader of the Idaho Foodbank, will fill a vacancy on the board next month.
Democratic candidate Rognstad will not appear on Idaho primary election ballot
Secretary of State’s office says proper candidate procedure was not followed.
Statehouse roundup, 3.14.22: Full-day kindergarten bill heads to House for its last test
A mix of enthusiastic and reluctant House Education Committee members passed Senate Bill 1373 in a 9-5 vote.
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.
Variants, vaccines and local control — Idaho’s two pandemic years
Idaho battled two variant-fueled COVID surges as schools shuttered and local leaders wrestled with restriction talks.