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House Education trashes task force’s social-emotional learning recommendation

Afterwards, state superintendent Sherri Ybarra accused some legislators of turning the issue into a political football.

Senate Education floats a counteroffer in standards stalemate

Committee Chairman Dean Mortimer suggests assembling a committee to study academic standards through the year — and perhaps recommend changes in 2021. His House counterpart was lukewarm to the idea.

Superintendent hires and openings around Idaho

Superintendent applications are open in the Fruitland, Parma and Mountain View school districts.

Statehouse roundup, 2.10.20: Funding formula rewrite bill surfaces

In other news, lawmakers reject bills to repeal the sales tax on groceries.

Little accountability for schools asked to improve Latino achievement gaps

Five schools didn’t set specific goals for Hispanic student achievement in their federally mandated improvement plans.

Statehouse roundup, 2.7.20: House Education wrapping up rules review

The Senate Education Committee now controls the final, decisive vote on academic standards.

Analysis: A showdown over Idaho’s real school Election Day

It’s March — when school districts are most likely to seek bonds and levies and when they have the best odds of passing. So, House Bill 393 could be the most important education bill of the session.