Day: February 13, 2013
Senators: Use $34 million for one-time needs
How should Idaho spend the $33.9 million that has been earmarked for education reform? Very cautiously, say members of the Senate Education Committee.
Obama’s address: the education perspective
What President Obama had to say about education Tuesday night — and how his comments may resonate in Idaho.
House Ed debates spending priorities
On Thursday in front of JFAC, House Ed Chairman Reed DeMordaunt will request that the $34 million left in limbo by the governor’s task force remain in the education budget.
Ex-convict expulsion bill on hold (UPDATED)
Hours before a scheduled committee hearing, Sen. Lee Heider, R-Twin Falls, pulled back on his idea to make public schools off-limits to violent offenders.
Catching up at the Statehouse, 2.13.13
The 2013 legislative session is picking up. Here’s the latest on two education items: an early graduation program and the cursive writing proposal.