Day: January 8, 2014

JFAC leaders push for state raises

Although Gov. Otter recommended no across-the-board raises for employees, key legislators are exploring opportunities to offer workers a boost in light of low earnings reports.

New lawmaker headed to Ed Committee

Ilana Rubel, a Boise attorney appointed to the House Wednesday, will likely end up taking one of the Democrats’ three spots on the House Education Committee.

Budget writers examine school funding, pay

JFAC members signal the issue of pay and raises has not been decided yet, while some lawmakers are gearing up to define how operations funding can be spent as the state seeks to reverse recession-era budget cuts.

City Club pundits panel, Storified

Did you miss the City Club of Boise’s political pundits panel? Or do you just want to review what the pundits and the audience had to say about education topics? Here’s the rundown.

Idaho Core showdown looms at Statehouse

On Jan. 22, experts on both sides of the Idaho Core Standards issue will answer citizens’ questions about the standards and help lawmakers dispel myths.

School levies: Decision day approaches

If school superintendents and trustees want to ask voters for a supplemental levy in March, they have to make a decision within the next few days.