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The price of growth: West Ada seeks bond issue, school levy
Idaho’s largest school district is seeking a $95 million bond issue, and a two-year, $28 million renewal of a supplemental levy.
House overwhelmingly kills Ybarra’s rural schools proposal
Idaho’s chief deputy secretary of state warned that candidates and issues drive voter turnout, not when elections are held.
Schools prepare for student walkout on March 14
Idaho students plan to join a national protest against gun violence at schools. The state suggests districts use this as a teaching opportunity.
Senate panel slams brakes on mastery program
Statehouse roundup, 3.6.18: Gov. Butch Otter’s adult completer scholarship bill narrowly passes a House committee.
Idaho House passes private school scholarship bill
Statehouse roundup, 3.5.18: Private school scholarship, accountability and student achievement, teacher loan forgiveness and more.
Students dissect cadavers to learn anatomy
It’s an experience that a textbook or simulation cannot replicate.
State Board opposes private scholarship bill
The State Board of Education has joined the chorus of opposition to a controversial private school scholarship bill.
Lawmakers advance Ybarra’s rural school center bill
Though some lawmakers wonder if such a program is even necessary.
Education news around Idaho
In this week’s briefs, a Jerome educator is honored for her technology skills, Boise students plan a walkout to rally for school safety and two teachers are nominated for a national award.
Idaho House passes bill limiting repeat bond issues
Statehouse roundup, 3.1.18: On a busy Thursday at the Statehouse, lawmakers discuss free speech, firearms safety courses, the higher education “CEO” and more.