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Industry partnerships shape employment opportunities for high school graduates
There are hundreds of Idaho professionals helping high schools maintain cutting-edge programs with the most up-to-date industry equipment. Both sides benefit from this collaboration.
Statehouse roundup, 2.5.24: Home-school rights protected in proposed constitutional amendment
INSIDE: New bills introduced to ban mask mandates, and restrict activists from providing sex education material.
State leaders push millions toward meeting workforce demands and student interests
The number of Industry trade jobs is growing every year. And teens are interested in learning those skills in high school.
Key lawmakers seek to have a say on U of I-Phoenix purchase
The legislation is not yet public. The co-sponsors — Rep. Wendy Horman, R-Idaho Falls, and Sen. C. Scott Grow, R-Eagle — have questioned the details of the proposed $685 million Phoenix deal.
Statehouse roundup, 2.2.24: Budget-setting in disarray after JFAC rebellion
INSIDE: New diversity, equity and inclusion restrictions introduced and summer STEM library program could be defunded
Statehouse roundup, 2.1.24: Budget committee agrees on 3% employee raises
MORE INSIDE: Teachers union says arming school staff is unsafe, proposal to limit special legislative sessions advances.
Statehouse roundup, 1.31.24: Bill to arm teachers easily clears House after lengthy debate
MORE INSIDE: New bill would create geographic regions for State Board of Education appointees.
Judge rejects Labrador’s open meetings lawsuit against State Board
Tuesday’s ruling clears one major obstacle blocking the University of Idaho’s proposed $685 million University of Phoenix purchase. U of I officials hope to close the complex and controversial deal early this year.
Democratic Reps. Chew and Nash have substitutes serving for them in Idaho House
Former Boise schools superintendent Don Coberly is serving as a long-term substitute during 2024 Idaho legislative session.
In wake of nixed levy, Idaho Falls’ next move is complicated
The path is muddied by an ongoing legislative session that puts state funding in flux.