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Analysis: School choice is a quagmire for Critchfield, and a proxy fight for Idaho’s GOP

Idaho’s new superintendent continues to wrestle with the question of how (or whether) to put taxpayer money into private schools. This is the defining education question of the session — and the outcome will say a lot about the state’s Republican Party.

Statehouse roundup, 1.18.23: Lawmakers take a look at classified staff funding gap

The governor’s budget calls for a 4% pay increase for all state employees, including classified staff, but ultimately, policy decisions are up to the Legislature.

Statehouse roundup, 1.17.23: Budget chief clarifies Little’s scholarship proposal

The House Education Committee got its first in-depth look at Gov. Brad Little’s education budget requests Tuesday.

Geographical pay gaps persist when it comes to teacher salary

Teachers can get paid tens of thousands of dollars more – or less – depending on their school.

Charter report: Commission schools have wide gap in performance

Some achieve at the highest level, while others are at the lowest. But a majority outperform benchmarks.

Statehouse roundup, 1.16.23: Critchfield, Liebich spell out education priorities for session

The joint appearance came as the second week of the 2023 legislative session began — with committee activity slowly picking up.

Day 14: IEA lobby day

Critchfield took the opportunity to talk with teachers, parents and lawmakers.

ChatGPT: Is it a valuable communication tool or a way to cheat?

Educators are abuzz about a new technology that writes like a person and could put original thinking in jeopardy.

House Speaker Mike Moyle supports budget committee voting change

Democratic Minority Leader Ilana Rubel said the change will make it harder to pass budgets.