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Lawmaker explains his perfect score on Ed News quiz
The Idaho Ed News quiz this week was the talk of the Statehouse among lawmakers. Ed News readers and Idaho lawmakers took the challenge to see how well they knew their representatives and senators. Our records show only two lawmakers scored a perfect score; Rep. Mat Erpelding, D-Boise, and Rep. Brandon Hixon, R-Caldwell. “I thought…
Otter holds firm on transportation funding, explains veto
The governor says he doesn’t want a highway bill and tax overhaul to threaten education funding.
Statehouse roundup, 4.1.15: Senate races through school budgets
The 7.4 percent K-12 budget increase passed, with little debate, in a series of 35-0 votes.
Pocatello hires superintendent
District trustees promoted from within after an extensive search.
Statehouse roundup, 3.31.15: New broadband plan killed
The failed bill would have created a new state panel to help rural school districts secure high-speed Internet.
Lawmakers praise Ybarra’s push for federal waiver
The new state superintendent held her ground on the need for students to take the Common Core-aligned SBAC exams this spring.
JFAC calls for 7.4 percent school funding increase
The 2015-16 school budget would fully fund the first year of the career ladder teacher salary proposal.
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Statehouse roundup, 3.30.15: House passes tax overhaul
The omnibus bill passed over the objections of House Democrats, who said the plan would undermine the state’s commitment to fund teacher pay raises.
Madison’s ISAT opt-out could cost Idaho $10 million
Superintendent says he won’t participate in another statewide endeavor that costs millions, takes away from instructional time and is not what’s best for kids.