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Legislature

Statehouse roundup, 2.8.23: School election consolidation heads to House floor

Kevin Richert and Sadie Dittenber 02/08/2023

In other news, a bill to require a financial literacy course is headed to the House floor.

Mental Health in Schools

Idaho’s student-to-counselor ratio far exceeds recommended average

Carly Flandro 02/08/2023
Legislature

Statehouse roundup, 2.7.23: Idaho Launch ignites dispute on Senate floor

Kevin Richert and Sadie Dittenber 02/07/2023
Higher Education

Idaho universities ponder ways to absorb inflation costs, for now

Darren Svan 02/07/2023
Nampa, Teachers

Endeavor Elementary: “A school like no other”

Carly Flandro 02/07/2023
Voices

Leave the private education market alone

Audra Talley 02/07/2023
News, Voices

Education choice checklist – here’s what a program should (and shouldn’t) include

Chris Cargill 02/07/2023
Voices

What an Idaho school funding lawsuit might look like

Jim Jones 02/07/2023
Kevin's blog

Audio: An ‘Idaho Matters’ school choice conversation

Kevin Richert 02/03/2023
Legislature, News

Statehouse roundup, 2.6.23: Postsecondary incentives bill survives razor-thin House vote

Kevin Richert and Sadie Dittenber 02/06/2023

After more than two hours of debate, the Idaho Launch bill passed on a 36-34 vote. In other news, a bill requiring financial literacy classes makes its debut.

Higher Education

Campus news items: Research alliance will focus on regional economic growth

Kevin Richert 02/06/2023

In other news, Boise State University and the College of Eastern Idaho forge a cybersecurity partnership, and a retired teacher launches an Idaho State University scholarship for prospective educators.

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East Idaho, Teachers

In a district with unique Mondays, at-risk students outperform state averages

Carly Flandro 02/05/2023

The days are set aside for catching up, getting help, and planning. It seems to be working.

News

Data Dive: Where at-risk students are thriving

Carly Flandro 02/05/2023

Standardized test scores illuminate bright spots in the state where achievement gaps are closing.

News

State commission reprimands teachers for offensive comments, physical altercation

Darren Svan 02/03/2023

The commission revoked and suspended eight educators’ licenses for a range of violations.

News

Records show powerful, wealthy funders outside Idaho back school choice campaign

Kelcie Moseley-Morris, Idaho Capital Sun 02/03/2023

“This is a typical distraction from the issue at hand — to improve educational outcomes for children,” Cargill told the Idaho Capital Sun via email.

Legislature, News

Statehouse roundup, 2.2.23: School choice debate continues; Yamamoto pushes facilities issue

Kevin Richert and Sadie Dittenber 02/02/2023

“We contend very strongly that Idaho has a lot of school choice,” Greg Wilson, state superintendent Debbie Critchfield’s chief of staff, said Thursday.

Voices

Private schools that accept public dollars should be required to follow laws and rules

Scott Woolstenhulme 02/02/2023

Doing so would ensure uniformity, accountability and transparency to taxpayers and parents.

Higher Education

A behind-the-scenes look at another U of I abortion controversy

Kevin Richert and Sadie Dittenber 02/02/2023

The University of Idaho became a flashpoint in the national abortion debate in late September. But even before that, the issue has put the U of I on the defensive. Here’s what we learned.

Voices

More kids are having bad days: special education after COVID

Alan Gottlieb 02/02/2023

School leaders are seeing an increase in negative mindsets, a lack of resiliency, and even “suicide ideation” in young children.

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