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Idahoans share their stories on how COVID impacted their lives
A former school board member, parent share their life experiences during the past two years of a pandemic.
It’s candidate filings Friday: Who’s running?
Not all of Friday’s news was surprising. On the last day of the filing period, Gov. Brad Little filed for re-election, and Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin turned in her paperwork for a Republican primary challenge.
Idaho Legislature’s budget panel OKs McGeachin budget, with her legal costs in limbo
She has requested $29,000 in supplemental funding to cover legal costs that District Judge Steven Hippler ordered her to pay to the Idaho Press Club after she lost a public records lawsuit.
Statehouse roundup, 3.11.22: JFAC finishes its work, at least for now
In other Friday legislative news, the House Education Committee OK’d a resolution denouncing “critical race theory.”
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.
Boise Democrat, former IEA president files for state superintendent
“Too many of our current leaders are asking the wrong questions about education,” Terry Gilbert said Wednesday. He joins three Republicans in the superintendent’s race.