2014 Legislature
Parental rights, evaluation bills likely dead
The parental rights bill and the teacher evaluation bills both passed the House last week, but they’re unlikely to get a hearing in the Senate.
Senators grill officials on broadband
The Senate Education Committee asks some pointed questions about the troubled Idaho Education Network broadband project, and hears about a new worst-case scenario.
Education news roundup: Monday, March 10
A school bus driver immunity bill hits a speed bump — and senators tweak a bill designed to protect student data.
Video vault: Three Monday links
Want to learn a little more about the K-12 budget, the Idaho Core Standards rollout, and the Meridian school levy? Tune in here.
Education news roundup: Friday, March 7
A controversial teacher evaluation bill passes the House, barely. And the latest on other K-12 issues at the Statehouse.
Budget proposal draws widespread backing
‘It’s hard to be anything other than optimistic,’ Idaho Falls schools Superintendent George Boland says of the proposed K-12 budget. See why educators and stakeholders are rallying behind the plan.
Education news roundup: Thursday, March 6
The Senate approves $6.6 million for the embattled Idaho Education Network broadband program. And more from the Statehouse, including news from Thursday’s House Education Committee meeting.
Scholarship tax credit bill goes to House
Supporters say Rep. John Vander Woude’s bill could allow more than 3,000 students to attend private school. Opponents call his bill a $10 million gamble that hurts public schools.
Data security: Senate focuses on one bill
A student data security bill is headed to the Senate floor for review — and perhaps a revamping. Meanwhile, a bill surfaces to allow Idaho to preview questions on the state’s Common Core assessments.
Broadband funding remains in flux
The budget committee took no action on Gov. Butch Otter’s $7.3 million request to replace federally-administered money for the Idaho Education Network.