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STEM takes center stage at Statehouse

The budget would create a $10 million STEM Education Fund to bankroll long-term public-private partnerships.

Ybarra, SDE officials expect fewer SBAC glitches this year

Superintendent Sherri Ybarra said her staff has worked to shave one hour off of testing time and to address delays and glitches before they crop up.

Ybarra calls for 7.5 percent boost in school funding

Lawmakers and education groups praised the level of detail in Ybarra’s spending proposal.

House committee approves computer science initiative

Thirteen Idaho business leaders and educators testified in favor of the bill designed to provide more opportunities for computer science students.

Analysis: Now, can Ybarra champion a budget?

State superintendent Sherri Ybarra drew rave reviews for her budget presentation Thursday. Will that help her find funding for a rural schools initiative?

School choice rally draws large crowd at Statehouse

Students, parents, teachers and community leaders marched and rallied at Idaho State Capitol to spotlight School Choice Week.

Statehouse roundup, 1.27.2016

House Education Committee takes preliminary steps to repeal unfunded, inactive program designed to warn students about drugs and alcohol.

One West Ada trustee recall is on; one recall is off

Trustees Tina Dean, Russell Joki, Julie Madsen and Carol Sayles may still face a May 17 recall election.

Lawmaker seeks to ease ban on church school funding

Rep. Ron Nate said the amendment is necessary to protect families who use state scholarships at church-run colleges. One lawmaker worries the move would pave the way to a voucher system.