Idaho
No, the Blaine Amendment isn’t ‘null and void.’ Here’s why
Five Idaho attorneys general since 1989 have been asked to analyze a constitutional provision that bars religious schools from getting state funds.
Boise hires its first female superintendent
Boise’s board of trustees unanimously selected Lisa Roberts, and several trustees became emotional while praising her work.
Statehouse roundup, 1.17.24: Little threatens Empowering Parents cut after conservative revenue forecast
One of Gov. Brad Little’s showpiece education programs could be slashed, after lawmakers recommended a conservative revenue forecast for the upcoming fiscal year. Alex Adams, Little’s budget chief, told the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee Wednesday that the Empowering Parents program cut is one of a few reductions needed to trim about $100 million from the governor’s…
Statehouse roundup, 1.16.24: The year’s first budget bills surface
(UPDATED, 4:28 p.m., with clarifications on the scholarship rules considered Tuesday.) The Legislature’s budget-writing committee began spending money Tuesday. Divided on party lines, the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved “maintenance” budgets for K-12, higher education and other state agencies. These maintenance budgets include nearly $3.1 billion for public schools and $684 million for the college and…
Students, librarians push back against West Ada book removal policy
The superintendent has unilateral authority. “It made me feel really helpless,” one student said.
Governor claims Idaho ranks in the Top 10 for starting teacher pay. That’s a stretch
Idaho Education News analyzed five years of salary data to find the truth.
Statehouse roundup, 1.15.24: Hundreds attend hearing on library bill
In other news, nearly 200 teachers were in the Statehouse for the Idaho Education Association’s annual lobbying effort, and Cascade shared a success story.
Teachers whose careers are impacted by a lack of affordable, quality childcare: We want to hear from you
Your story could become part of a nationwide series tackling the relationship between childcare and parents’ participation in the workforce.
JFAC strikes Health and Welfare administrative budget over child care program audit
The showdown centers on uncorrected issues flagged in August, in a stinging audit of a child care grant program.
EdNews awarded national grant for career technical reporting
The series of stories will examine how state funds are expanding workforce training programs and their effectiveness.