Policymakers should always focus on a simple question: Does the policy allow those closest to the child the ability to make the decision?

The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Policymakers should always focus on a simple question: Does the policy allow those closest to the child the ability to make the decision?
After more than two hours of debate, the Idaho Launch bill passed on a 36-34 vote. In other news, a bill requiring financial literacy classes makes its debut.
Standardized test scores illuminate bright spots in the state where achievement gaps are closing.
The commission revoked and suspended eight educators’ licenses for a range of violations.
“This is a typical distraction from the issue at hand — to improve educational outcomes for children,” Cargill told the Idaho Capital Sun via email.
“We contend very strongly that Idaho has a lot of school choice,” Greg Wilson, state superintendent Debbie Critchfield’s chief of staff, said Thursday.
The campaign has two focal points: an hour-long documentary with testimonials from teens; and a contest for teens with over $10,000 in prizes.
Ettson Arreola allegedly video recorded the fights on an electronic device and shared them on social media.
In other news, a House committee introduced a bill that would ban the use of student identification cards as voter ID.
She also prepared for her Wednesday appearance before the House and Senate education committees.