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Voters approve new middle school in Bonneville. Now what?
It’s still unclear if growth will cancel out a tax hike; officials hope to break ground a year from now.
Students: ‘This is what Democracy looks like!’
Hundreds of teen gathered on the Statehouse steps in Boise to press adults to take action on school gun violence.
Ballot measures pass in West Ada, Lewiston, Twin Falls, Bonneville
All told, Idaho voters approved $348 million bond issues and school levies Tuesday.
Lawmaker: 2018 Legislature failed to act on school safety
Statehouse roundup, 3.13.18: Could an impasse over a reading test hang up the end of the 2018 legislative session?
Controversial scholarship bill is dead for the session
The Senate Education Committee will not hold a hearing on the bill, its sponsor said.
Students promote kindness in wake of school shootings
Instead of participating in a school walkout, students at Pocatello Community Charter School plan to perform 17 acts of kindness.
Otter signs tax bill, as a ‘fix’ clears committee
Statehouse roundup, 3.12.18: Senate passes higher education budget, House committee passes bill designed to help low-performing schools.
House passes school safety bill
Statehouse roundup, 3.9.18: House advances school safety bill targeting social media threats, and a $25 million tax cut is designed to appease critics of an omnibus tax bill headed to Gov. Butch Otter’s desk.
Review of new reading test leaves lawmakers skeptical
The Legislature has already zeroed out funding to continue the rollout of a new reading test. And two key lawmakers aren’t even sold on a statewide test.
A $410 million election day: Here’s what’s on the line
On Tuesday, 44 of Idaho’s 115 school districts will go to voters seeking help to pay for new schools, building maintenance and day-to-day operations. See what’s on the ballot in your community.