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Salmon district to seek bond issue
The $25.6 million proposal will go before voters on March 12, the Idaho Falls Post Register reported.
JFAC talks about status of K-12 savings account — but stands pat
Wednesday’s hearing was required under a 2017 state law. But legislative budget-writers weren’t required to act — and they left the savings account as is.
HP to bankroll study of Idaho education system
The research could be done by June — and it comes as Gov. Brad Little is putting together a new task force to study Idaho’s education system.
Analysis: In his first day on the job, Little embraces the long view
On Monday, Idaho’s new governor set the stage for the 2019 legislative session. But Brad Little also set several issues aside for another day. Or another year.
HP executive urges education reform — but careful reform
Idaho is well-positioned to take advantage of the next industrial revolution — if it builds an education system to match.
Supt. Ybarra’s schedule: Jan. 7-10
The state superintendent will meet this week with Lance Clow, the new chairman of the House Education Committee, and committee vice chair Ryan Kerby.
Idaho students will receive $850,000 in settlement with higher ed vendor
“Doing away with these debts is the right thing to do,” Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden said Thursday.
Little restates commitment to teacher pay raises
Idaho’s governor-elect dropped a few hints about his education priorities during a question-and-answer session with reporters Thursday. He promised more details Monday, when he delivers his first State of the State address.
Idaho apprenticeships grow — but they don’t align with the ’60 percent goal’
If an apprentice goes straight from high school to a good job, that doesn’t “count” toward Idaho’s signature education goal. “We’ve kind of got ourselves into a narrow box,” says the state’s apprenticeship coordinator.
Cassia schools to seek $56.7 million bond issue
Much of the money would go toward school expansions in the growing district.