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DeMordaunt touts Idaho Leads Project for Common Core
Idaho Leads Project co-director Roger Quarles will offer presentations Monday to the House and Senate education committees.
U of I’s Nellis front-runner for Texas Tech post
Nellis has served as University of Idaho president since 2009. His move to Texas Tech University could become official with a Board of Regents vote in three weeks.
ISU official: sequestration could cut research
Automatic cuts affecting federal research grants could mean a $1.6 million hit for Idaho State University, according to ISU’s vice president for research and economic development
Registration open for STEM teaching institute
Summer institutes scheduled for June in Coeur d’Alene, Twin Falls, Pocatello, Caldwell and Idaho Falls.
Federal cuts: More unknowns than knowns
The automatic federal budget cuts affect more than 130 programs across the state. And Title I and special education programs stand to take the biggest hit.
Senate panel holds off on election bill
Senate Bill 1108 would require those seeking a initiative or referendum to gather signatures from 6 percent of registered voters in at least 18 legislative districts.
Albertson Foundation backs online learning pilot
More than 10,000 Idaho students will have access to the Khan Academy online lessons, many of which are devoted to math and science.
Committee headcount: students 30, senators 4
Thursday was PTA day at the Statehouse — and a Twin Falls middle school was well-represented.
Committee OKs two major charter school bills
Charter school advocates have clamored for an increased share of state funding. A bill granting charters $1.4 million for facilities is headed back to the House floor.
DeMordaunt pulls charter bill — as a courtesy
DeMordaunt said confusion over amending process led him to pull the bill back to committee, where it will be considered again.