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Analysis: Playing the role of the fun parent, Little ramps up his re-election run
While Gov. Brad Little travels the state to tout the treats of a $1.9 billion surplus, his chief Republican rival, Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin, is stuck in the Capitol, doing the daily chores of presiding over the state Senate.
Statehouse roundup, 2.10.22: Senate OKs $50 million education grant proposal
“We can invest in education by investing directly in our parents and our students,” said Sen. Lori Den Hartog, R-Meridian, the Empowering Parents Grants bill’s sponsor.
Statehouse roundup, 2.9.22: Mask mandate ban clears House committee
Favorable testimony included unsubstantiated claims about masks and the coronavirus that received no direct pushback. In other news, career-technical programs are in line for a short-term budget boost.
Nampa accepting applications for open trustee seat
The deadline to apply is Feb. 22 and interested patrons must live in Zone 2.
Boise to consider lifting its mask mandate in schools
Idaho’s second largest district is one of the few still requiring masks. Trustees are seeking public input. Health officials remain cautious.
Statehouse roundup, 2.8.22: Little signs school staff health insurance bill
The move is aimed at helping districts and charter schools cover upfront costs of moving onto the state’s health insurance plan or negotiating their own plans with private providers.
“Like family”: Bear Lake mentoring program drives school culture
Hour-long advisory classes at the rural high school help students navigate their academic and social lives — and make it feel like family for some.
‘A 50-pound weight’: Nampa’s interim superintendent feels the pressure of his new role
On Monday, Gregg Russell reflected on the work that lies ahead running Idaho’s third largest district.
Statehouse roundup, 2.7.22: Education grants bill sails through Senate committee
MORE INSIDE: Dyslexia screening, career-technical education funding and STEM-school designation surfaced at the Statehouse Monday.
Study: Idaho will need over 100 new schools by 2030
Some 42,000 students will have flooded Idaho by the end of the decade, a charter support group and a research firm say.