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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Statehouse roundup, 2.6.23: Postsecondary incentives bill survives razor-thin House vote
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.
Campus news items: Research alliance will focus on regional economic growth
In other news, Boise State University and the College of Eastern Idaho forge a cybersecurity partnership, and a retired teacher launches an Idaho State University scholarship for prospective educators.
Data Dive: Where at-risk students are thriving
Standardized test scores illuminate bright spots in the state where achievement gaps are closing.
State commission reprimands teachers for offensive comments, physical altercation
The commission revoked and suspended eight educators’ licenses for a range of violations.
Records show powerful, wealthy funders outside Idaho back school choice campaign
“This is a typical distraction from the issue at hand — to improve educational outcomes for children,” Cargill told the Idaho Capital Sun via email.
Statehouse roundup, 2.2.23: School choice debate continues; Yamamoto pushes facilities issue
“We contend very strongly that Idaho has a lot of school choice,” Greg Wilson, state superintendent Debbie Critchfield’s chief of staff, said Thursday.
Statehouse roundup, 2.1.23: Critchfield makes her pitch for CTE funding
The state superintendent is at the Statehouse Wednesday, urging lawmakers to build up career-technical infrastructure at the K-12 level.
Boise State student-athletes explore careers with business executives
The annual event is part of a BSU program called BroncoLife, which provides programming to 350 young adults.
Anti-vaping campaign highlights Idaho’s crisis
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.
Statehouse roundup, 1.30.23: Blaine Amendment repeal introduced
In other news, a House committee introduced a bill that would ban the use of student identification cards as voter ID.