Kevin Richert
Lawmaker: 2018 Legislature failed to act on school safety
Statehouse roundup, 3.13.18: Could an impasse over a reading test hang up the end of the 2018 legislative session?
Vick, Foreman decry higher education’s left-wing agenda
The two Republican senators voted against a $295.8 million higher education budget bill, now headed to the House.
Ybarra announces an unfunded $20.8 million school safety plan
State superintendent Sherri Ybarra won’t seek funding until 2019. She faces Republican and Democratic opposition in the 2018 election.
Otter signs tax bill, as a ‘fix’ clears committee
Statehouse roundup, 3.12.18: Senate passes higher education budget, House committee passes bill designed to help low-performing schools.
Senate hearing set on private school scholarship bill
The Statehouse hearing on House Bill 590 is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday. Public testimony will be limited to one hour.
Who’s in? Tracking the 2018 candidate filings
From now through March 9, we will keep a running tab on Idaho candidate filing. Check here for the latest.
AP: Idaho schools received $992,000 from NRA
All told, the National Rifle Association gave more than $7.3 million to U.S. schools and school groups between 2010 and 2016, according to an Associated Press analysis of public tax records.
Evaluations process shows improvement, State Board official says
In 2016-17, 56 percent of teacher evaluations fully complied with state guidelines, according to a State Board of Education review. The 2015-16 compliance rate was 51 percent.
Review of new reading test leaves lawmakers skeptical
The Legislature has already zeroed out funding to continue the rollout of a new reading test. And two key lawmakers aren’t even sold on a statewide test.
Caldwell High School adopts, and revises, no-backpack policy
Before the Wednesday rollout, administrators changed their minds. Opinions on safety tactics are sharply divided.