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Beyond the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee’s K-12 budget hearing, Monday was a busy day on the education front. Here’s a roundup.

Idaho Leads Project co-director Roger Quarles will offer presentations Monday to the House and Senate education committees.

Nellis has served as University of Idaho president since 2009. His move to Texas Tech University could become official with a Board of Regents vote in three weeks.

Automatic cuts affecting federal research grants could mean a $1.6 million hit for Idaho State University, according to ISU’s vice president for research and economic development

Summer institutes scheduled for June in Coeur d’Alene, Twin Falls, Pocatello, Caldwell and Idaho Falls.

The automatic federal budget cuts affect more than 130 programs across the state. And Title I and special education programs stand to take the biggest hit.

Senate Bill 1108 would require those seeking a initiative or referendum to gather signatures from 6 percent of registered voters in at least 18 legislative districts.

More than 10,000 Idaho students will have access to the Khan Academy online lessons, many of which are devoted to math and science.

Thursday was PTA day at the Statehouse — and a Twin Falls middle school was well-represented.