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ED News goes racing with the Legislature
Find out what happens when 20 lawmakers and one reporter hit the track for a night of fast-paced racing.
Weekly ed news roundup, Feb. 24-27
Catch up on a school safety legislation, employee grievance procedures, appoints to the State Board, a state amphibian bill pushed by an Idaho 7th grader, technology data tools and ag fundings.
Education news roundup: Wednesday, Feb. 26
The latest on employee grievances, State Board of Education vacancies — and a Boise student’s bill honoring the Idaho giant salamander.
Chairman’s bill phases out budget flexibility
The new bill would keep the program in place for the next school year, but then would begin phasing it out.
Goedde wants to drop WiFi deal (UPDATED)
Sen. John Goedde would like the state to give the school districts $2.25 million to pursue WiFi hookups. His move sets up a potential showdown with State Superintendent Tom Luna — and perhaps Gov. Butch Otter.
Education news roundup: Tuesday, Feb. 25
House Education Committee members get a glimpse of a new tool designed to track the use of technology in the schools. Meanwhile, budget-writers approve a $512,900 funding boost for ag programs.
JFAC budgets $6.6 million for broadband
But a larger battle could be looming over funding the Idaho Education Network project in 2014-15. “Stay tuned,” said Sen. Dean Cameron, co-chairman of the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee.
Education news roundup: Monday, Feb. 24
Catch up on the latest education news from the Statehouse, including the latest on a teacher leadership pay plans for ISBA’s Day on the Hill and the latest legislation involving dual credit courses and charter schools