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Four years in, Payette gets comfortable with four-day school weeks

Some families scramble to find daycare with a shortened week, others enjoy Fridays off. The Idaho trend continues to be scrutinized.

Teacher apprenticeship model raises concerns with university programs 

“We feel strongly that teaching is a profession and we want our teachers to have knowledge and skills to educate Idaho’s youth,” said Sherry Dismuke, Boise State University’s assistant dean of Teacher Education.

Statehouse roundup, 3.18.24: State auditors will examine K-12 funding gaps

MORE INSIDE: Student telehealth bill dies, committee passes immunization opt-out bill.

Pocatello trustees approve language for $33 million bond ask

It’s a backup plan that would pay to rebuild and remodel Highland High, which partially burned down last spring.

Statehouse roundup, 3.14.24: JFAC passes higher ed budget, while K-12 fix is on hold

Budget-writers put nearly $16 million into higher education Thursday — with some brief debate about roles and overlap. The budget numbers themselves went through quickly, and the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved them unanimously. Here’s how the line items break down: An additional $7.8 million for pay raises — specifically, 2% merit raises at Idaho’s four-year…

Statehouse roundup, 3.13.24: Bill to arm teachers falls in Senate committee

In other news, budget-writers carved out money for employee pay raises at the two-year colleges, and money to help Boise State University accommodate growth.

On-the-job training prevails as students’ disinterest in college grows

Four things to know about students’ rising interest in immediate employment and apathy towards a college degree.

West Bonner trustees face a slew of challenges

“We know that we have to improve. It’s unfortunate that people continue to beat us up on that,” said interim superintendent Joe Kren.

Lt. governor talks up Launch grants to students

An estimated 70% of Middleton’s senior class signed up for the new program.

Statehouse roundup, 3.11.24: Lawmakers spar with library supporters over latest ‘harmful’ material bill

In other news, the Senate voted to tighten up the rules for Idaho Launch — by changing the way the state defines an “in-demand career.”