Kevin Richert
JFAC cuts budget to replace elementary reading test
Statehouse roundup, 2.26.18: The debate over replacing the state’s reading test heats up, House Education passes a bill encouraging schools to offer gun safety courses and more.
Second Democrat plans to run for state superintendent
She’s a government teacher at Boise’s Capital High School, served on Gov. Butch Otter’s K-12 task force and now sits on the state’s Board of Correction.
A J Balukoff, candidate for governor
As the Boise school trustee launches his second run for governor, he is promising to push for pre-K and college affordability.
Boise Democrat files to run for state superintendent
Allen Humble, a retiree who worked in hospital management, is the first Democrat to file paperwork in the state superintendent’s race.
Unabridged, and official: Senate OKs science standards
The Senate Education Committee’s 6-3 vote brings an end to a three-year debate — and leaves references to climate change intact.
Lawmakers zero out ‘CEO’ proposal
Wednesday morning’s vote does not kill one of Gov. Butch Otter’s top legislative priorities outright. But proposal appears to be all but dead.
ISBA leader to lawmakers: ‘We are all elected officials just like you’
Statehouse roundup, 2.19.18: A charter school administrator’s bill is on hold until later this week, and a school firearms training bill will get a hearing next week.
College Application Week produces a paperwork push
“We are clearly generating more interest among high school seniors in thinking about college, but we have more work to do to ensure they actually enroll and graduate,” said Matt Freeman of the State Board of Education.
Controversial Wi-Fi contract could come to an end
The statewide wireless contract blindsided lawmakers in 2013. The contract comes to an end this year.
Episode 103: Does Idaho’s sex education law need a rewrite?
On this week’s show: a look at the state’s 48-year-old sex education law, and the proposal to change it.