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University of Idaho students cope on campus as spring semester begins
“Although this event was really tragic and shook the absolute foundation of our Moscow community and the university, I still feel like this is my home,” said junior Madison Fitzgerald.
Day 11: Preparing for her budget presentation
Critchfield will present to the House and Senate education committees Monday.
Senators present education savings account draft legislation at public town hall
The policy was not made available to the public, but Sen. Tammy Nichols said it would create scholarships for families to put toward private school tuition and fees, and a host of other education expenses.
Day 10: Meeting with lawmakers
The superintendent attended a town hall meeting about school choice.
Analysis: Little’s ambitious scholarship plan is still a rough draft
On Monday, Gov. Brad Little proposed Idaho’s largest and most versatile taxpayer-funded scholarship. But on Thursday, his office had few details about how the program would work.
More than 400 teachers selected to receive $12,000 rural/underserved grant
The funds can be used for student loans or other educational expenses.
Day 9: Meetings and a retirement party
Critchfield enjoyed time with regional superintendents.
Day 8: House Education Committee’s first meeting
Tuesday’s meeting was organizational.
Budget-writers get a first look at Little’s $410 million education spending plan
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee didn’t have many questions about Gov. Brad Little’s budget proposals Tuesday. But the committee’s work is just beginning.
Analysis: Little deflects the looming debate over school choice
In an optimistic State of the State address Monday, Gov. Brad Little challenged lawmakers to go big and go bold on public education spending. But when he scarcely mentioned school choice, he said plenty.