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Analysis: The Mike Moyle session offers a possible preview for 2025
The House speaker got almost everything he wanted in 2024, and minces no words about work left unfinished. “I still think that the school choice issue is not going away. … I assure you that something will happen next year.”
Charter commission sets precedent with tenuous performance measures
The Accelerating Public Charter Schools Act carries a provision rewarding high-performing schools with a 12-year charter, rather than six.
Pocatello trustees to patrons: $33 million bond no longer needed
Just-passed legislation will funnel about $43 million to the district, enough to rebuild the burned Highland High without taxpayer help.
What happened, or didn’t: Wrapping up the chaotic 2024 session
Here’s a recap of all things education after a 94-day legislative session. Hint: It was a blockbuster for education spending.
Governor signs library bill, school facilities ‘trailer’ as session adjourns
Libraries hosting material considered “harmful” to minors could face a $250 statutory fine.
North Gem’s next superintendent lacks some required qualifications
The news comes after Branden Durst was denied a superintendency at West Bonner due to missing qualifications.
State investigations: Districts continue to violate federal special education law
That’s been the case in at least five school districts since January.
Spring student headcounts increase — with one exception
The lone outlier: North Idaho College, which is struggling to attract and retain students while scrambling to maintain its accreditation.
Charter superintendent’s defamation case nears settlement
Defendants are listed as the Idaho Public Charter School Commission, Alan Reed, Nils Peterson and Kirsten Pochop.
Little signs pronouns bill
The bill bars teachers from referring to a student by a name or pronoun that doesn’t align with their birth sex, unless the teacher has parental consent.