Day: February 14, 2014

Delegation watches broadband issue from afar

Idaho’s congressional delegation received a briefing on the Idaho Education Network funding mess last week — but lawmakers are taking a wait-and-see approach.

Seven months later, Nampa OKs contract

And the parties will return to the table — next week — to start talking about the 2014-15 contract.

Education themes dominate budget hearing

Parents, educators and stakeholders turned out in large numbers to support education programs.

Experts take a closer look at rural schools

Americans can do much better for rural students and educators. Government needs to recognize the difference between megadistricts and tiny, remote ones. Technical innovators need to develop more options for rural schools, and philanthropies need to pay attention. Universities need to prepare educators for the challenges of rural leadership and teaching.

JFAC public hearing, 2.14.14, Storified

The Legislature’s powerful Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee heard from dozens of Idahoans Friday — and education funding issues figured prominently in the conversation, Here’s a rundown.