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Statehouse roundup, 2.7.23: Idaho Launch ignites dispute on Senate floor
In other news, district superintendents reported to lawmakers on the good — and bad — happening in their schools and communities.
Idaho universities ponder ways to absorb inflation costs, for now
In the short term, students should not expect to see any changes on campus, but the long-term outlook is not as clear.
State commission reprimands teachers for offensive comments, physical altercation
The commission revoked and suspended eight educators’ licenses for a range of violations.
Governor touts family grants as solution for school choice
But as Idaho leaders push to make the Empowering Parents grant program permanent, the initiative still has first-year problems to iron out.
Statehouse roundup, 1.31.23: Post-high school incentive program clears a hurdle; school choice bill introduced
In other news: A House committee introduces a bill to eliminate March and August school elections.
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.
Running the numbers from Education Week
A week of education budget presentations generates a lot of statistics. Here are some takeaway numbers.
Gooding teachers embrace change, achieve notable turnaround
Gooding Middle School test scores went from one of the worst performing in Idaho to one of the highest achieving for underserved schools.
Attorney general questions legality of “dangerous” LGBTQ+ policy that’s used in scores of Idaho schools
Quinn Perry, the deputy director for ISBA, estimates that about 60 local education agencies or LEAs (which includes traditional school districts and charters) already have the LGBTQ+ policy in place.
Statehouse roundup, 1.25.23: Critchfield looks to put her imprint on the K-12 budget
On the broad spending issues, the state superintendent and Gov. Brad Little are in agreement. But a few differences emerged Wednesday.