Day: March 6, 2013
In Nampa, it’s time for another school levy
A two-year, $3.2 million levy wasn’t enough to erase Nampa’s deficit. So next week, the district will float its second supplemental levy in seven months.
House passes another charter school bill
For the second time in as many days, the Idaho House passes a significant charter school bill. This one would allow Idaho colleges, universities and some nonprofits to authorize new charter schools.
Statehouse roundup, 3.6.13
Open contract negotiations, kindergarten visits, funding for the Idaho Digital Learning Academy. And more. Here’s a look at Wednesday’s legislative action on education issues.
State superintendent rumor mill: Barbara Morgan?
Former Democratic Party chairman Larry Grant floated her name recently; in an interview with Boise Weekly, Morgan said, “I really can’t tell you anything.”
Election bill: Retooling or retribution?
Republicans on a key Senate committee OK’d a bill to tighten Idaho initiative and referendum rules — and said the Students Come First repeal had nothing to do with their vote.
Idaho K-12: Uncle Sam’s funding role
A new study says Idaho education is especially vulnerable to the mandatory federal budget cuts known as “sequestration.” But does the study tell the whole story?