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Analysis: Whatever became of the 60 percent goal?

The State Board of Education says it isn’t abandoning a decade-long goal: convincing 60 percent of the state’s 25- to 34-year-olds to get a college degree or certificate. But the numbers aren’t moving, and state leaders aren’t talking much about this goal these days.

Statehouse roundup, 2.27.20: House Education says no

Find out why legislators killed a classroom supplies bill and if sparks flew over campus diversity when Boise State President Marlene Tromp faced the House Education Committee.

House passes transgender athletics ban

Democrats led the charge against House Bill 500, calling it hurtful, unnecessary and unconstitutional. But 51 Republicans sided with Rep. Barbara Ehardt, R-Idaho Falls, sending her bill to the Senate.

Statehouse roundup, 2.26.20: Governor’s teacher pay plan clears a major hurdle

Following two days of testimony, the House Education Committee voted unanimously to advance a $223 million proposal that would raise pay for veteran teachers.

Teacher retention concerns revive push for four-day schools

Two districts recently dropped Fridays from their calendars. One of East Idaho’s largest might do the same.

School election consolidation bill heads to House floor

Rep. Wendy Horman and Sen. Lori Den Hartog say their bill will improve voter turnout and engagement. Education groups oppose the bill, which would eliminate March and August school elections.

House Education continues hearing over Little’s $223 million teacher pay plan

The hearing is scheduled to resume at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Statehouse roundup, 2.24.20: Higher education interim committee

Get caught up on today’s news from the Statehouse about 10th grade ISAT testing, literacy intervention and accountability and extra money for classroom supplies.