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Little outlines plan to cut public school funding by $99 million
The state won’t balance next year’s budget without the cuts, Little said.
Education news from around Idaho
Presidential Scholar semifinalists announced, an online Pre-K dance class and Idaho schools win money for STEM.
Public charter school eyes May 18 reopening
Treasure Valley Classical Academy principal Stephen Lambert says the school is in compliance to open for business.
State revenues fell short of forecast by 60 percent amid coronavirus pandemic
But state economists urged calm saying the revenue could show up in June because Gov. Brad Little extended the deadline to file and pay taxes.
Analysis: School reopening question is answered — but only for now
The debate is far from over. Now, state leaders and local educators shift their focus towards reopening in the fall.
Idaho State braces for layoffs, furloughs
University President Kevin Satterlee outlined the cuts in a YouTube video for faculty and staff Friday.
Ybarra, Khan Academy founder discuss online learning strategies
Idaho’s education leader said it was important to share good ideas and leverage partnerships to improve teaching during the coronavirus pandemic
An unusual $78.1 million election day for Idaho schools
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing the state to hold an unprecedented vote-by-mail election. Fifteen school districts have levies or bond issues on the ballot.
Idaho coronavirus response, 5.5.20: Ybarra calls for transforming education
Plus, Gov. Brad Little continues to hope schools can reopen in the fall.
Charter administrators received $51,000 in undocumented payments
The payments are not in White Pine Charter School board agendas or minutes, but they do appear in payroll records, according to an Idaho Education News investigation.