2016 Idaho Legislature
Bedke: Literacy should be Idaho’s top education priority
House Speaker Scott Bedke and Senate President Pro Tem Brent Hill also said on Tuesday they would back Donald Trump if he secures the GOP nomination.
Handicapping the budget ‘trailer bills’
Will the Legislature fund the literacy plan — and other loose ends that didn’t make it into the K-12 budget unveiled Monday?
Bible-in-schools bill will get a rewrite
The possible amendments could address other religious texts — and work around the use of the Bible in science classes.
Charter contracts: a short bill, a heated debate
Charter school officials are split on a bill to rewrite the teacher contract process. Three powerful education groups oppose the idea.
Eclipsed? Sunshine law expansion killed
Sen. Mary Souza’s bill would have required all school board candidates to file campaign disclosure reports.
BSU survey: Idahoans concerned about K-12 system
At the same time, Idahoans said they are generally satisfied with the state’s tax rates — and overall public policy direction.
Video: ‘Making the Grade,’ 2.10.16
This week’s topic: a host of possible changes to school trustee elections.
Otter: Religious schools amendment is unnecessary
The controversial amendment would ease the ban on siphoning state dollars into church schools. For now, the amendment is on hold in a House committee.
Early learning advocates rally at Statehouse
Early education advocates took their case to legislative committees and the Statehouse steps Wednesday. Idaho is one of only five states without state-funded pre-K.
Charter teacher contract bill passes committee
Supporters say the bill would allow charter schools more flexibility in hiring teachers. Three prominent education groups opposed the bill.