Kevin’s blog

The bill is designed to keep ex-convicts from returning to public schools. Idaho’s Correction Department is concerned that this would apply to conventional and alternative schools alike.

Butch Otter said he won’t be “pushed into a calendar.” But on Friday, he sounded like a governor with every intention of trying to stay there.

Idaho’s plan to award fewer — but more lucrative — college scholarships gets unanimous backing in the Senate.

The state Senate wants the Department of Commerce to seek unmanned drone research in Idaho — working with universities and the College of Western Idaho on the proposal.

It won’t be the evening session some people asked for — but will a late afternoon “listening session” give Idaho teachers and school officials better face time with lawmakers?

Education groups are continuing to haggle over a series of controversial collective bargaining bills — but both sides are also looking for backup from their membership.

The GOP primary is only 15 months away. What better time for the political rumor mill to start heating up?

INL contractor Battelle Energy Alliance says the $10,000 Extreme Classroom Makeover Grants are designed to encourage Idaho students to pursue high-tech careers.

Idaho’s two largest school districts are split on elements of the seven collective-bargaining related bills supported by the Idaho School Boards Association.