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Analysis: Who will pay for all-day kindergarten? And how many kids will get to go?
There’s plenty of support for state-funded, all-day kindergarten. And plenty of money. And plenty of impetus to do something now. But that doesn’t mean something passes easily, or quickly.
Microschools have popped up in Idaho, but in unknown numbers
A Manhattan Institute report defines microschools as “schools that are formed by a small group of families bringing their children together to be taught by one or a few dedicated educators.”
Gov. Brad Little teases new tax cut package at taxpayers’ conference
Plans to be unveiled during upcoming legislative session that convenes in January.
State Board passes proposed rule changes on to Legislature
The Board will next month consider funding K-12 school districts based on total enrollment, rather than students’ average daily attendance, for the 2021-2022 school year.
‘Medicated, meddlesome and quarrelsome:’ Boise State professor’s comments on women draw fire
And Scott Yenor said colleges and universities are also eroding the American family. “Almost everything in these indoctrination camps complicates the male-female dance. It delays growing up.”
Lincoln County after-school center thrives from community support
Rural Idaho youth building uses grants, donations and band of volunteers to provide childcare and education.
Education news from around Idaho
State-run college savings fees just got cheaper. Here’s why, along with other K-12 briefs from around the state.
Freeze on Idaho’s transgender athlete ban faces new challenges
Defenders of the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act are petitioning a federal district court to reconsider blocking enforcement of the law.
A one-stop shop for family resources anchors in Marsing
Community schools provide families and kids with supports and resources. The model is gaining traction across southern Idaho.
Campus news items: BYU-Idaho reports fall enrollment decrease
Other items: A new concurrent enrollment program at Boise State; rural health scholarships at Idaho State; and U of I-led research studying the Tasmanian devil.