One lawmaker looks to force the hand of the State Board of Education in adopting rewritten school standards. Two others try to reconfigure the procedures that follow trustee recalls.
Analysis: The omicron legislative session could get worse before it gets better
On Wednesday, two lawmakers reported testing positive for coronavirus. “At this point, I see no reason to stop our process,” House Speaker Scott Bedke said Thursday.
Charter administrator collects state’s highest K-12 salary
North Idaho Charter STEM Academy Executive Director Scott Thomson’s $193,500-a-year salary is No. 1 on the latest statewide administrative salaries list. INSIDE: Find out what your administrator makes.
At least three districts call off classes amid rising COVID-19 cases
The Treasure Valley and East Idaho districts are set to reopen Tuesday, Jan. 18, for now.
Statehouse roundup, 1.12.22: Little looks to federal cash to help fund his education wishlist
The governor wants to use the money to bankroll his proposed teacher bonuses, a portion of educator salary raises and more.
First bill of Idaho legislative session aims to implement Gov. Little’s income tax cuts
On Monday, Little said the proposal would be the largest tax cut in state history.
A divided West Ada school board selects new leadership
On just her first day as a trustee, Lori Frasure was elected vice chair of Idaho’s largest school district.
Idaho Falls unveils location for career-technical education hub
The district plans to turn a former Deseret Industries into a 30,000-plus sq. ft. CTE center, but a potential price tag for the project is still unknown to the public.
Statehouse roundup, 1.11.22: Little proposes phasing out teacher bonus plan
The governor wants to eliminate the state’s $17.9 million leadership premium program, to help bankroll a $105 million plan to reduce school employees’ health insurance bills.
Analysis: Little steps into an election by tiptoeing a fine line
On Monday, Gov. Brad Little set high expectations for what he wants to do with a historic surplus, while seeking to appease the conservative base that often decides Republican primaries. Yes, this is an election year.
Boise schools to offer free, full-day kindergarten districtwide
Trustees made the decision during Monday’s board meeting.