Day: February 2, 2016

Otter uses bully pulpit to press case for budget

Otter’s guest opinion comes as the House considers a bill to cut taxes — and as lawmakers question the governor’s education budget requests.

Investing in K-through-career education makes sense for Idaho’s economy

Idaho’s future prosperity depends on the responsible, targeted, data-driven and sustainable investments we make today in kindergarten through high school, in professional-technical training programs, and in our college and university system.

Mentoring improves school culture at Post Falls

Juniors and seniors learn leadership skills while helping freshmen transition into high school. Educators say school culture has improved drastically — “it’s cool to be nice.”

House committee rejects science and humanities standards

The pending new rule, supported by the State Board of Education, can still be adopted by Idaho schools if it is supported by the Senate Education Committee.

Petitions turned in for West Ada recalls

The elections could take place on May 17.