Idaho Education Network
Broadband roundup: the 2.20.15 edition (w/video)
A few quick hits on the ever-evolving Idaho Education Network saga: Senate vote Monday. The Senate will take up the short-term broadband bailout bill Monday morning. House Bill 168 would earmark $3.6 million to reimburse school districts for short-term broadband contracts. The bill passed the House Thursday on a 68-1 vote. Coeur d’Alene goes…
Broadband roundup: Districts scramble, bailout passes House
The House passes a bill to give school districts $3.6 million for short-term broadband contracts. It now goes to the Senate.
Update: School broadband will remain online, for now
CenturyLink will not pull the plug on the beleaguered Idaho Education Network system this weekend, a company spokesman said Thursday.
Audio: Discussing the Idaho broadband fiasco
Boiling down the Idaho Education Network’s past — and the future of broadband in the high schools.
2008 — and the promise of ‘free’ broadband
When legislators approved the Idaho Education Network in 2008, they were told it would have no impact on the state’s general fund.
Broadband: Lawmakers expect network to go dark
Sen. Dean Cameron, co-chairman of the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee, was vague about the plan’s details.
Broadband: Signs of legislative frustration
Lawmakers are growing increasingly frustrated with the Idaho Education Network fiasco. Here’s a weekend roundup.
State appeals broadband ruling
The motion buys the state a 14-day stay of Wednesday’s ruling to toss out out the Idaho Education Network contract.
Final ruling: Judge tosses out broadband contract
But the court ruling raises a whole new round of questions about back payments — and the future of the embattled Idaho Education Network project.
Broadband impasse jeopardizes $245 million in federal funding
If the state cannot properly administer standardized tests this year, $245 million in federal funding is at risk, said John Goedde, an aide to Gov. Butch Otter.