Find out why legislators killed a classroom supplies bill and if sparks flew over campus diversity when Boise State President Marlene Tromp faced the House Education Committee.
House passes transgender athletics ban
Democrats led the charge against House Bill 500, calling it hurtful, unnecessary and unconstitutional. But 51 Republicans sided with Rep. Barbara Ehardt, R-Idaho Falls, sending her bill to the Senate.
Statehouse roundup, 2.26.20: Governor’s teacher pay plan clears a major hurdle
Following two days of testimony, the House Education Committee voted unanimously to advance a $223 million proposal that would raise pay for veteran teachers.
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A.G.’s opinion: transgender athletics bill beset with possible legal flaws
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Feb. 24-28
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Teacher retention concerns revive push for four-day schools
Two districts recently dropped Fridays from their calendars. One of East Idaho’s largest might do the same.
School election consolidation bill heads to House floor
Rep. Wendy Horman and Sen. Lori Den Hartog say their bill will improve voter turnout and engagement. Education groups oppose the bill, which would eliminate March and August school elections.
House Education continues hearing over Little’s $223 million teacher pay plan
The hearing is scheduled to resume at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.
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Removing election dates could be detrimental to Idaho’s students and communities
Charter school leaders push for legislation to a serve more diverse student population
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Statehouse roundup, 2.24.20: Higher education interim committee
Get caught up on today’s news from the Statehouse about 10th grade ISAT testing, literacy intervention and accountability and extra money for classroom supplies.
IASA’s Rob Winslow to retire this summer
The board says it will find a replacement in March.
Ehardt unveils rewritten sex education opt-in bill
Republicans supported introducing the new bill, while Democrats tried to kill it.
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Climbing the ladder: how educators earn more money under Little’s proposal
Teachers will need to earn a new advanced professional endorsement and climb to a new rung of the career ladder.
Kevin's Blog
Expert analysis and the latest news from award-winning journalist Kevin Richert.
A.G.’s opinion: transgender athletics bill beset with possible legal flaws
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Feb. 24-28
Video: This week’s ‘Idaho Reports’
Post Register: Smarty Ants pre-K app struggles to reach kids
Voices
Educators, community members and students share their opinions about Idaho education.
Become a guest author
Removing election dates could be detrimental to Idaho’s students and communities
Charter school leaders push for legislation to a serve more diverse student population
We support students when we support teachers
A Mom's Blog
Melanie Flake is helping parents have a voice in the way Idaho educates kids.