Gov. Brad Little has proposed a historic budget for Idaho’s four-year schools. But his proposal is just that: a proposal that will go before a skeptical Legislature.
Veteran former member of the Idaho House returns to fill Senate vacancy
Sen. Julie VanOrden, R-Pingree, is a former chairwoman of the House Education Committee who served three terms in the Idaho House of Representatives, until she was defeated in the 2018 Republican primary election.
Idaho high school graduation rate falls
The 2021 rate of 80.1% fell well short of the state’s goal of 92.4%.
Idaho Falls approves full-day kindergarten
A declining number of students entering kindergarten “ready to learn” provoked the decision.
West Ada ends COVID exposure notifications to families
Trustees voted 3-2 Monday to nix the requirement as the fast-spreading omicron variant brings confirmed cases to a new high.
Boise State survey: Idahoans support all-day kindergarten, overwhelmingly
More than two-thirds of respondents said they support state-funded all-day kindergarten — and support was strong across the political spectrum.
Freedom Foundation politicians are gunning for Idaho public schools
Idaho public schools have provided a free education to kids from every economic level, faith, race, creed, political outlook, whatever, since 1890.
Statehouse roundup, 1.25.22: Tromp gets grilled on social-justice spending
The debate that defined the 2021 higher education budget battle took center stage again Tuesday.
Idaho’s superintendent must be a model for all of Idaho’s children
Mr. Branden Durst is a poor fit for the office. He apparently does not understand that all educators must always strive to be models of self-control.
Idaho hospitals are in crisis, again. This time, it’s more complicated
The health care rationing protocol is meant to help health care providers make decisions on how to use scarce resources.
Higher education helps drive Idaho’s booming economy
The Economic Value of Idaho Colleges and Universities report is posted on the State Board of Education website, and I encourage you to look at it and judge for yourself.