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Legislature

Statehouse roundup, 3.24.23: Two more library bills head to Senate floor, and could be amended

Kevin Richert 03/24/2023

Get caught up on late-session education news — from budgets to dinosaurs.

News

Idaho robotics teams challenge world competition in Houston

Darren Svan 03/24/2023
News

IDHW sues AG Labrador over childcare grant investigation

James Dawson, Boise State Public Radio 03/23/2023
Legislature

Statehouse roundup, 3.23.23: House passes higher education budget

Kevin Richert 03/23/2023
News

Superintendent Shuffle: 2023 turnovers at education’s helm

Carly Flandro 03/23/2023
Voices

Public libraries exist is to serve the entire community

Mary DeWalt 03/20/2023
Voices

Proposal for advisory vote on ‘private schools’ won’t provide good data

Chris Cargill 03/20/2023
Legislature

Statehouse roundup, 3.16.23: Revamped library bill heads to House floor

Kevin Richert and Sadie Dittenber 03/16/2023
Voices

Let’s hope lawmakers aren’t fooled by the privatization advocates

Rod Gramer 03/16/2023
Legislature

Senate passes Idaho Launch bills, as incentive plan nears finish line

Kevin Richert 03/22/2023

The program, one of Gov. Brad Little’s top education priorities, would allow high school graduates to receive up to $8,000 to attend community college, pursue a career-technical education certificate or complete workforce training.

Legislature

Statehouse roundup, 3.22.23: Tuition credit bill stalls, leaving school choice debate on ice

Kevin Richert and Sadie Dittenber 03/22/2023

Sponsors pulled the $12 million-a-year pilot bill from the House Education Committee’s agenda. The abrupt move could also bring the Legislature’s protracted debate over school choice to a grinding halt.

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Legislature

Analysis: The Legislature changes the rules on building schools … for better or worse

Kevin Richert 03/21/2023

The tradeoff for schools: Give up one of your four election dates — a crucial one — in exchange for $100 million. And the possibility of more money down the road, but there are no guarantees.

Legislature, News

Statehouse roundup, 3.21.23: Last-minute school choice bill debuts

Kevin Richert and Sadie Dittenber 03/21/2023

In other news, budget writers moved two ‘trailer bills’ out of neutral and Idaho students earn a victory with their dinosaur bill.

News

Idaho Falls trustees approve a $33 million plant facilities levy for the May ballot

Carly Flandro 03/20/2023

With a history of failed bonds on its record, Idaho Falls is turning to a new solution — a plant facilities levy.

News

CDA trustees agree to float $25 million supplemental levy in the wake of major election failures

Carly Flandro 03/20/2023

The unanimous decision on Monday night followed an emotional discussion about “significant erosion of trust between the community and the district.”

Legislature

Senate signs off on property tax overhaul

Kevin Richert 03/20/2023

The bill would provide $100 million for school districts to put into property tax relief — but eliminate the March school election date. The bill now goes to Gov. Brad Little.

Legislature, News

Statehouse roundup, 3.20.23: Library bill heads to Senate after two-hour debate

Kevin Richert and Sadie Dittenber 03/20/2023

In other news, find updates on the private school tuition bill, university building projects and the “In God We Trust” bill.

Teachers

Beyond the classroom: Educators turn schools into communities

Carly Flandro 03/19/2023

Teachers are not required to shoulder extra responsibilities, but finding one who doesn’t would be nearly impossible.

Boise Schools, News

Boise junior high social worker’s ‘inappropriate’ conduct with student was kept secret. How?

Audrey Dutton, Idaho Capital Sun 03/17/2023

Social worker may have abused a student, principal is charged with not reporting it, and Boise school district hasn’t told parents.

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