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A $208.9 million school election day
The biggest winner: Twin Falls School District and superintendent Wiley Dobbs.
Education news roundup: Tuesday, March 11
Catch up on the latest legislative news on student data security, private school scholarship donations, a proposed loan program for small districts — and more.
Senators grill officials on broadband
The Senate Education Committee asks some pointed questions about the troubled Idaho Education Network broadband project, and hears about a new worst-case scenario.
Education news roundup: Monday, March 10
A school bus driver immunity bill hits a speed bump — and senators tweak a bill designed to protect student data.
JFAC approves WiFi plan
With the WiFi deal in place, the 2014-15 public school budget has been finalized and awaits votes in the House and Senate.
Education news roundup: Friday, March 7
A controversial teacher evaluation bill passes the House, barely. And the latest on other K-12 issues at the Statehouse.
Nampa hires Washington administrator
David Peterson was a unanimous selection to be named superintendent in Idaho’s third-largest district.
Budget proposal draws widespread backing
‘It’s hard to be anything other than optimistic,’ Idaho Falls schools Superintendent George Boland says of the proposed K-12 budget. See why educators and stakeholders are rallying behind the plan.
Education news roundup: Thursday, March 6
The Senate approves $6.6 million for the embattled Idaho Education Network broadband program. And more from the Statehouse, including news from Thursday’s House Education Committee meeting.
Scholarship tax credit bill goes to House
Supporters say Rep. John Vander Woude’s bill could allow more than 3,000 students to attend private school. Opponents call his bill a $10 million gamble that hurts public schools.