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Sitting it out: Idaho’s college go-on rate falls once again

Only 37% of the state’s high school graduates went straight to college last fall — the lowest rate since at least 2014. State Board of Education officials aren’t exactly sure what happened.

Idaho Senate passes $600 million income tax bill without grocery tax repeal amendment

The largest tax cut in state history now heads to the governor’s desk.

Statehouse roundup, 2.1.22: New anti-mask mandate bill surfaces

Also, the House State Affairs recycled a proposal to require school districts and other local governments to wait before rerunning a failed bond issue.

Survey: Most Idahoans want full-day kindergarten

It’s the second survey this year that captures Idahoans overwhelming support for upping investments in Idaho’s youngest students.

Statehouse roundup, 1.31.22: Liebich defends schools against ‘vocal minority’s’ criticisms

MORE INSIDE: The Senate Education Committee passed a bill designed to upgrade school employees’ health insurance, and two scholarship proposals were introduced.

Nampa trustee resigns, cites toll of pandemic talks

Mike Kipp said in his resignation letter he is “weary” and “tired” and that “arguments about a global pandemic (and even its legitimacy) had diminished our focus on student achievement.”

Idaho is banking on a $1.9B surplus. Here’s a closer look at where the state gets its money.

There are two big forces fueling the projected $1.9 billion surplus. And over the last year, state revenues grew significantly while spending remained low.

Green defends U of I, blasts ‘conflict entrepreneurs’

On Friday, the University of Idaho released an independent report from a Boise law firm, which found no evidence of systemic indoctrination on campus.

Analysis: Of cannibalism and higher education budget bloodbaths

Gov. Brad Little has proposed a historic budget for Idaho’s four-year schools. But his proposal is just that: a proposal that will go before a skeptical Legislature.