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Statehouse roundup, 1.25.23: Critchfield looks to put her imprint on the K-12 budget
On the broad spending issues, the state superintendent and Gov. Brad Little are in agreement. But a few differences emerged Wednesday.
Go-on rates for high-performing demographics dipped during pandemic
Factoring into the drops: Closures at out-of-state universities, more students opting for gap years or heading straight into the workforce, and general uncertainty around COVID-19.
Statehouse roundup, 1.24.23: In a rocky presentation, Tromp leaves budget questions unanswered
Lawmakers began diving into higher education budgets Tuesday morning — and had a lot of questions about spending at the state’s largest university.
“Everybody goes through tough times”: Community schools address basic needs so students can focus on learning
INSIDE: Examples of how community schools in Idaho tailor their offerings to meet the needs of their families, offering job training, medical care and sponsored family engagement nights.
Statehouse roundup, 1.23.23: State Board president warns of starved higher ed system
While higher education funding has lagged, Idaho has changed its K-12 narrative by infusing hundreds of millions of dollars into the budget, Kurt Liebich said Monday. We should expect a return on investment.”
Statehouse roundup, 1.20.23: Little’s scholarship bill quietly makes its debut
In other news, Boise State University researchers asked Idahoans about their local schools, school choice and how to spend $330 million in new K-12 money. Here’s what they had to say.
News outlets join to oppose gag order in Idaho stabbing
Idaho Education News and 19 other regional and national news organizations have formed a coalition to ask a judge to narrow a gag order in the case of a man accused of killing four University of Idaho students.
Horman embraces new role as co-chair of the Legislature’s budget committee
The House member supports changing the public school funding formula, an issue that is expected to dominate the 2023 session.
Statehouse roundup, 1.19.23: Reports to school safety tip line surged in 2022
Incident reports have risen considerably since the tip line started in 2019, mostly because of increased awareness.
Charter commission to weigh financial stability of seven schools
Seven public charters up for renewal next month report financial missteps.