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Legislative roundup, 3.16.15: Parental rights, knives and more
Catch up on the latest news involving professional-technical education and proposed tweaks to the 97 percent enrollment protection school funding formula.
Idaho teen lands on the TEDx Talk stage
Timberline High School senior Kate Simonds wants a world where creative collaboration happens between adults and students. Her idea and message is now being delivered on a national stage after she was selected to speak with TEDx Talk in January. “It was an amazing experience, especially for a high school student,” Kate said. The 17-year-old…
Ybarra is pitching her version of a teacher pay bill
The state superintendent favors a pilot project among 10 school districts, paired with across-the-board-raises, but lawmakers have not taken up her proposal.
Broadband contractors file tort claims against state
The project’s lead contractor, Education Networks of America, is seeking about $6 million. State officials have 90 days to respond to the companies’ claims.
Legislative roundup, 3.12.15
Get caught up in all the latest Statehouse news.
Voters approve $358.6 million for schools
On a busy election day across the state, voters said yes to six bond issues and 44 levies.
DeMordaunt calls for new teacher salary bill
Lawmakers decline to vote on $125 million career ladder bill.
House Ed takes up teacher salary bill
Teachers traveled from as far as Idaho Falls and Moscow to testify on the $125 million career ladder proposal.
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Local broadband contracts should save state $1.3 million
A $3.6 million bailout bill should easily cover broadband costs for the rest of the school year, according to new numbers from the State Department of Education.