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Math, science teacher hires spark a debate
…listen to the public,” Idaho Education Association Executive Director Robin Nettinga told the committee. Sen. Branden Durst, D-Boise Sen. Branden Durst, D-Boise, suggested amending SB 1092 to make it a…
Scholarship makeover passes House Ed
…the Idaho College Savings Program. Taking a cue from states such as Utah, Rep. Lynn Luker, R-Boise, said the bill hopes to cut costs by bringing in-house several administration functions….
This week’s preview (and review)
…Board of Education meets Wednesday and Thursday at Boise State University. The board agenda will be posted Monday. Looking back at the Statehouse: A quick item from Friday: The state…
Personal property tax repeal: the latest
…the personal property tax in 2011-12, about 9 percent of property taxes collected by the schools. But the impacts vary widely. The Boise School District collects some $7.8 million, tops…
Early retirement plan faces renewed scrutiny
…But with the repeal of Students Come First, the program is back on the books, available to teachers who are 55 to 63 years old. Sen. Clifford Bayer, R-Boise For…
2013 funding fix heads to House floor
…legislation,” said Rep. Janie Ward-Engelking, a Boise Democrat. DeMordaunt introduced his proposal last month. The plan, which only affects the 2012-13 budget, returns $38.7 million in pay for performance money….
College costs: running some numbers
…the sake of comparison. Let’s start with the net cost at Idaho’s four-year public institutions. University of Idaho: $13,253. Boise State University: $13,082. Lewis-Clark State College: $12,094. Idaho State…
Senators: Use $34 million for one-time needs
…experiment with merit pay. Sen. Steven Thayn, R-Emmett, suggested adding contract days, on a one-time basis, to accommodate teacher professional development. Sen. Branden Durst, D-Boise, said some of the money…
Obama’s address: the education perspective
…for several years — exacerbated by the Great Recession, and state budget cuts that have forced universities and colleges to seek fee increases. Bob Kustra, Boise State University Boise State…
House Ed debates spending priorities
…Core,” said Rep. Janie Ward-Engelking, a Boise Democrat who also sits on Otter’s task force. “We know that’s on the horizon and I think that’s a key element teachers in…