The commission will at least see three new leaders and possibly a transformation as the charter and parental choice movements gain momentum.
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Idaho districts and charters carry over $519 million in savings
Fund balances — or savings — have reached record amounts and increased by an average of 17% over the past three years.
Statehouse roundup, 3.27.23: Library pornography bills see new amendments
In other news, the Senate took up a slew of school spending bills — all of which passed.
Charter school bucks the status quo for at-risk students
At Future Public, a focus on equity is making a difference.
Idaho robotics teams challenge world competition in Houston
“A lot of these kids are super highly intelligent. And this is a place where they can belong.”
Statehouse roundup, 3.24.23: Two more library bills head to Senate floor, and could be amended
Get caught up on late-session education news — from budgets to dinosaurs.
IDHW sues AG Labrador over childcare grant investigation
“This is not a simple matter of an overbroad request for documents, it is a matter of government overreach,” the filing states
Superintendent Shuffle: 2023 turnovers at education’s helm
Find out who’s leaving, who’s taking over and where there’s openings.
Statehouse roundup, 3.21.23: Last-minute school choice bill debuts
In other news, budget writers moved two ‘trailer bills’ out of neutral and Idaho students earn a victory with their dinosaur bill.
Idaho Falls trustees approve a $33 million plant facilities levy for the May ballot
With a history of failed bonds on its record, Idaho Falls is turning to a new solution — a plant facilities levy.