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Ybarra details collaborative approach behind her budget
Ybarra said she is striving for transparency and to include a diverse representation of voices in her policy and budget discussions
A $27.8 million tax cut heads to House floor
The bill’s sponsor — House Majority Leader Mike Moyle — downplayed concerns that his proposal would jeopardize school funding.
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.