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No bill yet, but career ladder plan surfaces
Members of the House Education Committee discussed teacher salaries Friday, but have yet to take official action on legislation.
Broadband: Some districts switch and save, others stay put
School districts across Idaho are scrambling to sign short-term broadband contracts this week. Here’s a look inside the decision-making process.
Teacher pay talks play out behind the scenes
A long-awaited career ladder salary proposal is up for consideration Friday in the House Education Committee, but educators are growing anxious.
Legislative roundup, 2.26.15: the future of the SBAC
Students this year will still take the Common Core test, but the future is up in the air due to pending legislation, rules and general uncertainty.
Statehouse roundup, 2.25.15: Anti-bullying bill, and more
Sponsor Ilana Rubel says the anti-bullying bill is designed to be a preventative measure that would increase training for school staffs.
Lawmakers take steps to raise health awareness in schools
Watch video of legislators taking part in the High Five Children’s Health Collaborative, a project that tracks their physical activity and raises money for schools through the Mt. Everest challenge.
Statehouse roundup, 2.24.15: Labor laws, SBAC and more
The House Education Committee advanced a bill Tuesday to make a piece of the failed Proposition 1 labor law permanent. Two years ago, the Legislature passed a law placing a one-year limit on salary and benefit components of the master agreements negotiated between the school district and the local education union or bargaining agency. All…
EdNews staff to triple in size
We will offer you the most comprehensive and in-depth news on public education in Idaho.
Broadband: Who wants to vie for the next contract?
Companies can’t bid for a long-term Idaho Education Network contract until summer. But the corporate jockeying is under way. Here’s an inside look.
Statehouse roundup, 2.23.15: Broadband bailout, and more
The $3.6 million bailout plan now goes to Gov. Butch Otter’s desk.