Day: February 12, 2016
Episode Six: Weird Science, Part Two
Hosts Kevin Richert and Clark Corbin discuss all the biggest Statehouse news, including the process that led to the creation of the ill-fated science standards, a proposed constitutional amendment and a literacy proposal that appears to be in jeopardy.
Idaho graduation rates show improvement
For Idaho’s class of 2015, the graduation rate was 78.9, up from a disappointing 77.3 percent a year ago.
Literacy proposal hits resistance in House committee
Bill’s backers worry that a one-week delay could jeopardize Gov. Butch Otter’s $10.7 million literacy initiative.
Remove barriers to education choice in Idaho
A lawmaker’s proposal that would allow education funds to follow students to the school or education opportunity of their choice at least deserves a public hearing.
Video: ‘Making the Grade,’ 2.10.16
This week’s topic: a host of possible changes to school trustee elections.