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Charter teacher contract bill passes committee

Supporters say the bill would allow charter schools more flexibility in hiring teachers. Three prominent education groups opposed the bill.

Literacy proposals unveiled; science standards killed

Catch up on Monday’s Statehouse news, including new literacy proposals and a final vote to reject new science and humanities standards.

‘The luckiest kid on the block:’ Ranells embraces West Ada challenge

Mary Ann Ranells has a six-month contract in Idaho’s largest school district — but she wants to stay longer.

College graduates mentor Post Falls students

Principal Chris Sensel says the college and career center at his North Idaho school has improved the amount of scholarships students earn and its essential to improving go-on rates.

Analysis: Rewriting the funding formula will take time and money

In 1994, it took lawsuits to spur the last rewrite of the state’s arcane school funding formula. Then it took a ton of new money to seal the deal.

Bill addresses extra teacher contract days

All the latest school news, including a new proposal for supplemental teacher contracts and an update on the application process to join the mastery pilot program.

House passes $27.8 million tax cut

House Majority Leader Mike Moyle said the bill would make Idaho tax rates more competitive. Democrats said the bill could undercut K-12 funding.

House committee rejects science and humanities standards

The pending new rule, supported by the State Board of Education, can still be adopted by Idaho schools if it is supported by the Senate Education Committee.