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Teachers are rolling their eyes over moment of silence mandate
Union leaders say it’s another way the Legislature is micromanaging schools.
Statehouse roundup, 3.24.26: High-needs special education bill heads to Little’s desk
In other news, GOP leadership introduced a new policy bill making long-term cuts to the Idaho Digital Learning Alliance — bypassing the deadlocked House Education Committee.
Lakeland trustees place superintendent on administrative leave with pay
The board relieved him of his duties and plans to pay off a two-year contract in a lump sum.
District 35: Education-focused incumbent takes on ‘true conservative’ former lawmaker
Rep. Mike Veile will run against Chad Christensen, who is competing in the Republican primary after a four-year departure from the Statehouse.
Caldwell trustees vote to merge programs to save money
The board approved the plan during a four-hour special board meeting Monday — with only about 30 minutes of the meeting open to the public.
Statehouse roundup, 3.23.26: House committee rejects policy bill on IDLA as budget cuts advance
Also Monday, the Senate approved three education budget bills after rehashing recent taxing and spending decisions.
UPDATED: Boise district receives another sexual abuse tort claim
The district has now received at least nine tort claims involving Gavin Snow, a special education assistant who worked at Cynthia Mann and Valley View elementary schools.
District 28: School choice takes center stage in three-way rematch
Rep. Rick Cheatum faces a rematch with James Lamborn and Mike Saville.
Faster, thinner: Colleges are swiftly trimming a B.A. degree to three years
Needing to fill seats and facing demands for faster routes to jobs, more colleges are shortening degree programs.
Statehouse roundup, 3.20.26: JFAC slashes IDLA budget while largely sparing virtual charters
In other news, the House Education Committee sent a $5 million high-needs special education funding bill to the House floor.