Month: January 2020
Charter commission names new director
Jenn Thompson, the commission’s program manager since 2017, was named director on Friday.
We Must Make Real Investments in Idaho Schools
A change is needed not just in how we invest in our kids, but how our elected leaders look at investments in the first place.
Episode 196: The standards standoff … and more
Listen as Clark Corbin and Kevin Richert break down this week in education policy and education politics
Ybarra, Hispanic Commission, emphasize improving student outcomes
“Our work is far from done,” the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs board chair said. “Too many Hispanic children in Idaho are still falling behind.”
After 19 years, Hill will retire from Senate
For more than a decade, Brent Hill has served as Senate president pro tempore, the top-ranking leadership post in the chamber.
Analysis: Dual credit — and a point of diminishing returns
Idaho’s advanced opportunities program is growing, and lawmakers will consider a record $20 million budget for next year. But college go-on numbers are static — even as more students take advantage of the dual-credit programs.
Authorities awaiting audit results in financial probe of Blackfoot charters
As a result, the investigation may “take a little longer,” Bingham County Prosecutor Paul Rogers said.
Statehouse roundup, 1.30.20: House calls for waiting period on failed bond issues
A bill that would force school districts to wait at least 11 months to reintroduce a failed a bond issue is headed to the Senate.
Hiring panel narrows search for new charter commission director
Finalists range from one of the commission’s own to the president and CEO of a national charter-authorizing group.
Little sticks to familiar themes at City Club forum
With seven of Idaho’s eight college and university presidents in attendance, Gov. Brad Little pledged to work on a longterm funding solution for higher education.