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Apply now for Empowering Parents grants

Today is the day. Applications are now open for Empowering Parents grants, a $50 million pot of money intended to help Idahoans cover educational costs for their children. “The Empowering…

Where did $50 million in pandemic education relief money in Idaho go?

…will implement the Empowering Parents grants program, which effectively extends the Strong Families, Strong Students program with another $50 million from the American Rescue Plan Act State Fiscal Recovery Funds….

$50 million in grants for Idaho families will become available in September

…Gov. Brad Little and the Legislature, the $50 million Empowering Parents grant program is modeled after the Strong Families, Strong Students program administered in 2020 by the state in response…

State looks to expedite Empowering Parents grants

…contractor for the Empowering Parents grant program. Bids are due at 5 p.m. today. The bidding window opened on July 26. The State Board of Education and the state Division…

Blaine County parent group emerges to support school choice

…Brad Little signed into law earlier this year. The bill allocated $50 million toward “Empowering Parents” grants, which are available to help families of both public and private school children…

Updates available for learning-loss grants for Idaho families

…Education’s website, allows parents to receive updates on the $50 million Empowering Parents Grants, which the Legislature passed to help families cover the cost of a number of educational needs…

A lot of legislation focused on parents this session

…are supposed to go when you go vote. Other changes aimed at empowering parents came with hefty price tags. Lawmakers earmarked $50 million to help qualifying parents cover learning materials,…

Superintendent candidates echo familiar talking points at debates — and a Democrat takes the stage

…School Boards Association. On Wednesday, Ybarra emphasized “proven results” from her last two terms in office. Durst again presented himself as an education outsider focused on empowering parents. And Critchfield…

The 2022 Legislature gavels out: Let’s review the historic year for education

…with dyslexia. If you need help covering your kid’s educational expenses … Another $50 million is on its way, by way of Uncle Sam. The Empowering Parents grants will help…

Analysis: The library logjam, and a budget debate that has nothing to do with dollars

…million next year. A $50 million Empowering Parents grants program, which will help families pay for laptops, internet or other home education needs. A $1,000 bonus for every K-12 employee,…