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Hundreds of thousands spent in support and opposition of Idaho’s Proposition 1
Reports from Idaho Secretary of State show Prop 1 supporters have raised $2.8M, while several political committees have spent hundreds of thousands to oppose it.
New teachers feel unprepared — Critchfield is calling on colleges of education to change that
Her proposal “would be a very significant addition to what we do with our prep programs,” and would take time to develop.
District 15: House candidates disagree sharply on Launch
The debate over the postsecondary grant program has cut somewhat along party lines. And that’s the case in this Boise battleground district.
District 29: Pocatello rematch could carry big education implications
Here’s where the candidates stand on key education issues.
District 15 House hopefuls differ on private school choice, facilities law
Rep. Steve Berch, D-Boise, a three-term incumbent, adamantly opposes using taxpayer dollars for private school choice. Republican challenger Annette Tipton says she is open to the idea.
Two North Idaho districts seek continuation of multimillion dollar levies
But a new tax relief law means locals might pay less out of pocket if the measures are approved.
Commissioners discuss support for struggling schools
Members reviewed the impacts of the Accelerating Public Charter Schools Act that passed the Legislature earlier this year.
While teacher retention rates are higher, long-term workforce concerns persist
The slight uptick reverses a multiple-year trend of post-pandemic declines in the statewide teacher retention rate.
Analysis: Idaho’s spendiest Senate race could have statewide implications
In a purple Boise district known for close elections, incumbent Sen. Rick Just and former Rep. Codi Galloway have already raised close to $250,000. The stakes are high — for the two candidates, and potentially for education policy.
Kuna trustees extend interim superintendent, cancel Election Day classes
The trustees also rejected a request, filed by a former school board candidate, to remove Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye” from the high school library.