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Analysis: Little’s agenda signals a shift into election mode

Gov. Brad Little spent much of Monday’s State of the State Address shifting the narrative away from a pandemic that has defined the past 10 months of his term.

State of the State: Little calls for reversing budget holdbacks

Little calls for restoring career ladder by investing $44.9 million in teacher pay, including salaries for veteran educators.

Boise students to return to the classroom on Jan. 19

Trustees agreed to a return to hybrid learning. They also approved a plan to allow more fans at sporting events.

Legislative academy centers on social and emotional learning

Retired four-star general Craig McKinley spoke with education and business leaders on Monday about the need to prioritize developing students’ social and emotional skills.

Research scientist takes over Idaho’s STEM Action Center

Kaitlin Maguire calls her background in paleontology a gateway to science, technology, engineering and math. “Every kid goes through that dinosaur phase,” she said.

Five education issues to watch during the 2021 session

The session kicks off Monday, highlighted by Gov. Brad Little’s State of the State address.

Analysis: An unsettling and potentially unsafe legislative session looms

In the midst of a pandemic that has killed more than 1,500 Idahoans, and in aftermath of Capitol Hill riots that left five people dead, the Idaho Legislature convenes Monday. And some Statehouse regulars are uneasy.