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Analysis: A high-stakes, high-risk deal that will make or break a legacy
University of Idaho President C. Scott Green addresses legislative budget-writers in January 2022. Rep. Julie Yamamoto had a heads up about the University of Idaho’s hush-hush, $550 million plan to…
Favorite Teachers: Caldwell lawmaker inspired by her high school English teacher
…question: “Who taught you how to write?” Her answer: Mr. John Sollers. Rep. Julie Yamamoto It’s been over 40 years since Julie Yamamoto graduated high school. In that time, she…
Idaho’s teacher retention rate drops, but 9 of 10 still stay in the profession
…Julie Yamamoto An October EdNews survey showed that while over 90% of teachers planned on returning to their job, only about half were satisfied with their work conditions. Stressors included…
Public education fared better than expected in the 2023 legislative session
…up for the State’s education system, with effective support from the chairs of the Legislature’s education committees — Dave Lent in the Senate and Julie Yamamoto in the House. Idahoans…
Statehouse roundup, 3.31.23: House passes libraries bill, as session nears conclusion
…the outset — reflecting the session-long controversy surrounding the libraries issue. House Education Committee chair Julie Yamamoto, fired back at critics who have singled her out for opposing HB 314….
Statehouse roundup, 3.29.23: Senate overrides property tax veto
…will now head to the House floor. Committees customarily post agendas in advance, both online and outside their meeting rooms. Neither happened Wednesday. Chairwoman Julie Yamamoto said she elected not…
Statehouse roundup, 3.22.23: Tuition credit bill stalls, leaving school choice debate on ice
…Julie Yamamoto to pull the bill from the agenda. Rep. Wendy Horman, R-Idaho Falls “We have been visiting with individual committee members the past few days, searching for a way…
Statehouse roundup, 3.20.23: Library bill heads to Senate after two-hour debate
…clause caused many Republicans heartburn. Rep. Julie Yamamoto, R-Caldwell, said the bill would open up school districts to continual litigation, taking time and resources away from what really matters in…
Day 70: Career advising
…Julie Yamamoto and Sen. Dave Lent — the chairs of the House and Senate education committees. At 2 p.m., she headed to the Statehouse to present her career technical education…
Day 63: Steps for schools
…check on behalf of the Plummer-Worley Joint School District. She also held a meeting with the SDE executive team, and met with Rep. Julie Yamamoto, R-Caldwell, to conclude her Wednesday….