Month: October 2019
School funding initiative moves into signature-gathering mode
Reclaim Idaho says is has the state’s go-ahead to pursue a voter initiative that would increase income taxes, and put more than $170 million towards Idaho schools.
Episode 184: An Inside Look At Gov. Little’s State Board Search
A public records request reveals how a series of influential players are courting the governor to appoint one of their preferred applicants.
It makes my heart happy to know where my kids are at all times
Here are some great tools and tips for keeping track of your kids — their screen time, app use and location.
Education news from around Idaho
Businesses and foundations give to K-12, and Skyview High students raise funds for families battling cancer.
Little’s State Board search: How it all unfolded (so far)
Emails to and from the governor’s office — obtained by Idaho Education News — weave a behind-the-scenes story that began weeks before Gov. Brad Little publicly courted applicants for two State Board vacancies.
House Education Committee to meet next week
No, the legislative session is not kicking off earlier than usual.
These students want their voices to be heard
The mission of this week’s summit in Downtown Boise is to make students better leaders and encourage adults to listen to what they have to say.
Task force zeros in on literacy-based accountability proposal
The proposal would empower school boards to hold superintendents and principals — not teachers — accountable for hitting growth targets in literacy.
Idaho students need diversity and inclusion programs
The letter written to Dr. Tromp pressuring her to eliminate programs that help us to succeed was a tired publicity stunt.
Idaho universities post enrollment increases
The overall numbers are up at all three of the state’s four-year universities, and Boise State University’s enrollment set another record.