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K-12 policy reporter at Idaho Education News
https://www.idahoednews.org
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Rachel Spacek
about 7 hours ago
My latest story digs into the immigration process and lack of due process offered to many of the people who were detained in the Wilder, Idaho ICE raid. People were sent to detention facilities in other states - making it harder for their families and lawyers to help them fight their detention.
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Idaho immigrants detained far from home, and from their attorneys
Many immigrants arrested at an Idaho racetrack are being detained in Nevada and other states, making it harder for attorneys and family to find them
https://www.investigatewest.org/idaho-immigrants-detained-in-raid-moved-from-home-and-attorneys/
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Idaho Education News
20 days ago
In September, a coalition of opponents sued to block the new program from taking effect. State attorneys are defending it, backed by supporters from Idaho to Arkansas to Indiana.
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Who’s who in the HB 93 lawsuit? Meet the plaintiffs and defendants
Educators, attorneys, parents and politicians have picked sides in a lawsuit to decide whether Idaho can subsidize private education.
https://www.idahoednews.org/school-choice/whos-who-in-the-hb-93-lawsuit-meet-the-plaintiffs-and-defendants/
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Idaho Education News
about 1 month ago
After five failed bond measures, Middleton has secured state funding to build a new elementary school. But the district has to ask voters for a bond one more time before it’s eligible for the state loan.
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Middleton secures state funding to build new elementary school
A state panel approved $11.1 million from a revived loan program. But there’s a catch.
https://www.idahoednews.org/state-policy/middleton-secures-state-money-to-build-new-elementary-school/
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Idaho Education News
4 months ago
Gov. Brad Little's holdback order attempts to ward off a deficit as tax cuts and revenue shortfalls spoil the state's bottom line.
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Governor’s midyear spending cuts could avert $79.9 million deficit
A new forecast says the state will be in a budget hole as tax cuts and revenue shortfalls slash its bottom line.
https://www.idahoednews.org/news/governors-midyear-spending-cuts-could-avert-79-9-million-deficit/
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Idaho Education News
4 months ago
Before Gov. Brad Little exempted K-12 schools from 3% holdbacks, state superintendent Debbie Critchfield asked school leaders to prepare for midyear spending cuts, kicking a hornets' nest of frustrations about education funding.
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‘A sound business practice’: Critchfield says she — not Little — asked public schools to plan for cuts
The holdback plans could play a role in legislative budget considerations moving forward.
https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/a-sound-business-practice-critchfield-says-she-not-gov-little-asked-public-schools-to-plan-for-cuts/
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Idaho Education News
4 months ago
The State Board must release the names of finalists, per a state law.
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Boise State president search narrows. Five finalists will be announced
In other business Wednesday, the State Board approved University of Idaho’s proposal for a new graduate degree in nursing, based in Coeur d’Alene.
https://www.idahoednews.org/news/boise-state-president-search-narrows-five-finalists-will-be-announced/
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Audrey Dutton
5 months ago
Clayton Strong showed up at the funeral home in Idaho, said he wanted his wife's body cremated, opened a lunch box full of cash and paid $2,310 on the spot, according to our reporting. Three months later, he was in another state and remarried.
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He Was Accused of Killing His Wife. Idaho’s Coroner System Let Clues Vanish After a Previous Wife’s Death.
Clayton Strong had a history of domestic unrest in two marriages. The women’s families say a more thorough investigation of Betty Strong’s death in Idaho might have saved the life of his next wife, Sh...
https://www.propublica.org/article/idaho-coroners-clayton-strong-wives-murder
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Idaho Education News
5 months ago
The new policy includes a review process with the opportunity to appeal an administrative decision on a classroom display.
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West Ada adopts new policy on classroom displays
One trustee said her vote was an ‘easy yes’ because the policy complies with a new state law on classroom displays.
https://www.idahoednews.org/news/west-ada-adopts-new-policy-on-classroom-displays/
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Idaho Education News
5 months ago
Trustees in recent weeks had considered cutting in half most fees for non-district students, but ultimately decided to eliminate them altogether.
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Caldwell nixes ‘pay-to-play’ sports fees for 2025-26
District students and students who attend charter schools, private schools and home-schools won’t be charged for sports or activities.
https://www.idahoednews.org/news/caldwell-nixes-pay-to-play-sports-fees-for-2025-26/
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Kevin Richert
6 months ago
Analysis: After binging on tax cuts and tax breaks, Idaho appears to be teetering on a tipping point. A self-imposed budget crisis could be looming — and it could affect education.
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Analysis: This time around, Idaho’s budget problems begin close to home
After binging on tax cuts and tax breaks, Idaho appears to be teetering on a tipping point. A self-imposed budget crisis could be looming — and it could affect education.
https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/analysis-this-time-around-idahos-budget-problems-begin-close-to-home/
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Idaho Education News
6 months ago
The governor’s office Tuesday did not address the likelihood of holdbacks in the coming months. But Little's budget administrator said that “public education and teacher pay will remain the governor’s top priorities.”
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Little tells agencies, education leaders to prepare for possible spending cuts
Little also ordered spending limits because of lagging revenue and major tax cuts that allow for “slight growth” only.
https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/little-tells-agencies-education-leaders-to-prepare-for-possible-spending-cuts/
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Idaho Education News
6 months ago
The complaint alleges that the Blaine Amendment — as applied in this case and on its face — violates First Amendment religion and speech protections.
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Federal judge to consider religious freedom arguments in Blaine Amendment case
A Middleton church that rented a public school’s gymnasium claims its First Amendment rights were violated when the lease was cancelled.
https://www.idahoednews.org/news/federal-judge-to-consider-religious-freedom-arguments-in-blaine-amendment-case/
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Idaho Education News
6 months ago
Claiming maximum $5,000 credits for each of the Spud Family’s two children would net a 32% reduction in its federal, state and local taxes.
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Thinking about private school? Idaho’s new incentive could offset all your state taxes
This hypothetical middle-class household shows how the Parental Choice tax credit can be a significant incentive to attend private school.
https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/thinking-about-private-school-idahos-new-incentive-could-offset-all-your-state-taxes/
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Idaho Education News
7 months ago
“I really don’t believe anyone learns unless they’re talking with other people,” said Steve Hauge, a longtime Caldwell High School teacher, who's retiring this year. “We don’t know what we don’t know until somebody asks a question.”
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Caldwell teacher, who showed students how to think for themselves, retires after 40 years
Colleagues and former students are celebrating Steve Hauge this month, after his four decades teaching economics and politics.
https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/caldwell-teacher-who-showed-students-how-to-think-for-themselves-retires-after-40-years/
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Idaho Education News
7 months ago
In 2023, Gov. Brad Little and the Legislature invested $145 million in teacher raises, distributing an additional $6,359 in state funding per educator.
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Idaho climbs 12 spots in national rankings for starting teacher pay
Idaho made gains on teacher pay after the state invested in raises, but it still ranks last in per-student spending.
https://www.idahoednews.org/state-policy/idaho-climbs-12-spots-in-national-rankings-for-starting-teacher-pay/
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Idaho Education News
8 months ago
“We deeply encourage members of the public to listen to negotiations and budget setting for our public schools,” said Misty Swanson, executive director of the Idaho School Boards Association.
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Teachers: Don’t count on 5% raises next year
Several variables affect raises, and this year’s contract negotiations will include an added wrinkle: Increasing minimum salary requirements.
https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/teachers-dont-count-on-5-raises-next-year/
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Kevin Richert
8 months ago
Analysis: Five years ago, education microgrants were a shiny new object. This year, Gov. Brad Little and legislators saw microgrants as a rusting relic that needed to be scrapped — even though they remain popular with parents.
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Analysis: Empowering Parents, and the politics of the short attention span
Five years ago, education microgrants were a shiny new object. This year, Gov. Brad Little and legislators saw microgrants as a rusting relic that needed to be scrapped — even though they remain po…
https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/analysis-empowering-parents-and-the-politics-of-the-short-attention-span/
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Kevin Richert
8 months ago
In other news Wednesday, State Board members approve a possible name change for Lewis-Clark State College. And board members get an earful over a new anti-DEI law.
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U of I braces for loss of federal funds — and a $59 million grant is in limbo
In other news Wednesday, State Board members approve a possible name change for Lewis-Clark State College. And board members get an earful over a new anti-DEI law.
https://www.idahoednews.org/news/u-of-i-braces-for-loss-of-federal-funds-and-a-59-million-grant-is-in-limbo/
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Kevin Richert
8 months ago
The 89-day legislative session was a blur of activity — especially in education. Here’s what happened, and what you might have missed.
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What passed? What didn’t? A detailed look back at the 2025 session
The 89-day legislative session was a blur of activity — especially in education. Here’s what happened, and what you might have missed.
https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/what-passed-what-didnt-a-detailed-look-back-at-the-2025-session/
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Rachel Spacek
8 months ago
Investigation: Emails between Kootenai County deputies and federal immigration agents show a coordinated effort to target undocumented people for immigration enforcement when they hadn't committed recent state crimes. My latest for
@investigatewest.bsky.social
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‘We have lots of work for you guys’ — emails show coordination between deputies in Idaho’s Kootenai County and immigration officials
Cooperation with federal authorities tests bounds of law and policy, stirs fear in immigrant communities
https://www.investigatewest.org/investigatewest-reports/we-have-lots-of-work-for-you-guys-emails-show-coordination-between-deputies-in-idahos-kootenai-county-and-immigration-officials-17851768
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8 months ago
The 2025
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Kevin Richert
8 months ago
It's April and the
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is still in session. Here's what's happened so far today.
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Statehouse roundup, 4.1.25: House joins Senate in scramble to rework ‘health freedom’ bill
INSIDE: An abridged libraries budget bill is headed to Gov. Brad Little’s desk, and the Senate quickly approved a raft of education-related bills Tuesday.
https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/statehouse-roundup-4-1-25-house-joins-senate-in-scramble-to-rework-health-freedom-bill/
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Kevin Richert
8 months ago
It's Week 13 of the 2025
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session. And
@ryansuppe.bsky.social
and I watched it all so you didn't have to!
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Statehouse roundup, 3.31.25: Empowering Parents repeal heads to House floor
Inside: Libraries and other local governments could tap state legal defense funds under bill that advanced Monday.
https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/statehouse-roundup-3-31-25-empowering-parents-repeal-heads-to-house-floor/
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Kyle Pfannenstiel
8 months ago
Gov. Brad Little issued his first veto this year, on a bill that would've banned medical requirements for vaccines, treatment or medication by Idaho businesses, governments and schools. The bill "removes parents’ freedom to ensure their children stay healthy at school," he wrote.
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Idaho Gov. Brad Little vetoes bill to ban medical requirements in business, schools, government • Idaho Capital Sun
The Idaho Medical Freedom Act, would have banned businesses and governments — local, county or state — from requiring medical interventions for employment, admission to venues, transportation, or prov...
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/03/30/idaho-gov-brad-little-vetoes-bill-to-ban-medical-requirements-in-business-schools-government/
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9 months ago
A new Idaho law deregulating child care facilities will drop Idaho's child-to-staff ratios from 41st loosest in the nation to 45th, an expert says.
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Gov. Little signs bill deregulating child care facilities to address Idaho’s shortage • Idaho Capital Sun
Even after the Senate amended the bill to avoid fully repealing minimum child-to-staff ratios, many child care advocates remained opposed.
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/03/27/gov-little-signs-bill-deregulating-child-care-facilities-to-address-idahos-shortage/
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Idaho Education News
9 months ago
In other news, the House passed a bill requiring schools to show videos depicting “early fetal development.”
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Statehouse roundup, 3.18.25: School spending accountability bill heads to House
In other news, the House passed a bill requiring schools to show videos depicting “early fetal development.”
https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/statehouse-roundup-3-18-25-school-spending-accountability-bill-heads-to-house/
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Idaho Education News
9 months ago
In other news, a campus free speech bill is headed to the Senate floor.
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Statehouse roundup, 3.17.25: House approves new civics test
In other news, a campus free speech is headed to the Senate floor.
https://www.idahoednews.org/news/statehouse-roundup-3-17-25-house-approves-new-civics-test/
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Kevin Richert
9 months ago
Tromp, Boise State's president since July 2019, will interview for the position Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Tromp ‘sole finalist’ for University of Vermont presidency
Boise State’s president since July 2019 will interview for the Vermont position this week.
https://www.idahoednews.org/news/tromp-sole-finalist-for-university-of-vermont-presidency/
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Kevin Richert
9 months ago
The bill, which passed 46-21, would cut at least 10 Idaho seats from the medical education program.
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Statehouse roundup, 3.13.25: House passes bill cutting WWAMI
Inside: House Education Committee introduces bill to allow volunteer or paid chaplains in schools and kills parental ‘tech awareness’ proposal.
https://www.idahoednews.org/news/statehouse-roundup-3-13-25-updated-civics-test-heads-to-full-house/
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9 months ago
Analysis: The WWAMI debate is about Idaho’s chronic doctor shortage. But it is also a juicy debate over politics, turf and market share — the quiet parts that a University of Idaho memo discusses out loud.
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Analysis: An internal memo, and an unfiltered look into the fight over WWAMI
The WWAMI debate is about Idaho’s chronic doctor shortage. But it is also a juicy debate over politics, turf and market share — the quiet parts that a University of Idaho memo discusses out l…
https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/analysis-an-internal-memo-and-an-unfiltered-look-into-the-fight-over-wwami/
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Idaho Education News
9 months ago
The report found that the biggest funding driver for public schools is district size, not student characteristics or needs.
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Idaho’s public school funding fails to account for high-need students, report finds
A district with 24% special education students receives the same amount of state funding as a district with 5% special education students.
https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/idahos-public-school-funding-fails-to-account-for-high-need-students-report-finds/
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Idaho Education News
9 months ago
During an emotional public comment period Wednesday, opponents said flexible ratios could lead to increased rates of neglect and abuse.
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Controversial child care deregulation bill heads to Senate
The House previously approved the proposal, which would allow providers to set their own staff-to-children ratios.
https://www.idahoednews.org/state-policy/controversial-child-care-deregulation-bill-heads-to-senate/
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9 months ago
In other news, the Senate passed a bill banning political, ideological and religious flags in classrooms.
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Statehouse roundup, 3.5.25: Lawmakers unveil a new bill targeting WWAMI
More news: Budget-writers approve a budget bottom line, and a Senate leader introduces a rural school facilities funding bill.
https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/statehouse-roundup-3-5-25-lawmakers-unveil-a-new-bill-targeting-wwami/
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Idaho Education News
9 months ago
Also Tuesday: Special education funding proposal heads to House, and budget-writers drill into public school spending items.
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Statehouse roundup, 3.4.25: Legislature approves $253 million income tax cut
Inside: Special education funding heads to House, and budget-writers ask Critchfield about public school spending ‘enhancements’
https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/statehouse-roundup-3-4-25-legislature-approves-253-million-income-tax-cut/
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Idaho Education News
9 months ago
“Gov. Little considers a variety of factors in weighing his decision on any bill that reaches his desk,” said Joan Varsek, Little’s press secretary.
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Little’s office received more than 32,000 requests to veto House Bill 93
Gov. Brad Little’s staff did not share the data until Saturday — two days after he signed the bill.
https://www.idahoednews.org/state-policy/governors-office-received-more-than-32k-requests-to-veto-house-bill-93/
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10 months ago
BREAKING news from
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Gov. Little signs private school tax credit into law
“Idaho can have it all — strong public schools and education freedom,” the Republican governor said.
https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/gov-little-signs-private-school-tax-credit-into-law/
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Kevin Richert
10 months ago
Taking a couple days away from the Legislature for a mini-vacation. I’d ask what could possibly happen while I’m away, but I have a few ideas already. Meanwhile, don’t worry:
@ryansuppe.bsky.social
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10 months ago
Analysis: A bill to eliminate Idaho’s WWAMI medical school partnership remains in legislative limbo. But the problem is clear: As Idaho grows and its doctors grow older, the physician shortage isn’t going to cure itself.
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Analysis: Legislative season is disruption season, and medical education is in the middle of the swirl
A bill to eliminate Idaho’s WWAMI medical school partnership remains in legislative limbo. But the problem is clear: as Idaho grows and its doctors grow older, the physician shortage isn̵…
https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/analysis-legislative-season-is-disruption-season-and-medical-education-is-in-the-middle-of-the-swirl/
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Idaho Education News
10 months ago
House Bill 93 is the first private school choice bill to reach the governor's desk, and the divisive proposal has generated significant public interest.
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Governor’s office stalls release of public comments on House Bill 93
Idaho Education News has asked the governor’s office three times since Friday for a tally of comments it has received so far.
https://www.idahoednews.org/news/governors-office-stalls-release-of-public-comments-on-house-bill-93/
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Readers have asked us about this.
@ryansuppe.bsky.social
has been asking too.
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Governor’s office stalls release of public comments on House Bill 93
Idaho Education News has asked the governor’s office three times since Friday for a tally of comments it has received so far.
https://www.idahoednews.org/news/governors-office-stalls-release-of-public-comments-on-house-bill-93/
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10 months ago
“I don’t get very many perfect pieces of legislation,” Little told reporters Tuesday. “The only thing this perfectly fit into was my $50 million box.”
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Statehouse roundup, 2.25.25: Little weighing merits — and flaws — of private school tax credit
During a Q&A with reporters Tuesday, Little also expressed concerns with the Statehouse showdown over the WWAMI medical education program. “Anything that disrupts the trajectory of (training) …
https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/statehouse-roundup-2-25-25-little-weighing-merits-and-flaws-of-private-school-tax-credit/
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Idaho Education News
10 months ago
In other news, lawmakers rejected a bill that would have given schools greater latitude to pursue a bond issue.
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Statehouse roundup, 2.20.25: New bill would give Legislature say over immunization guidelines
Inside: Public schools could be barred from teaching young students about sexual orientation and gender identity.
https://www.idahoednews.org/news/statehouse-roundup-2-20-25-new-bill-would-give-legislature-say-over-immunization-guidelines/
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Idaho Education News
10 months ago
A common concern among opponents was House Bill 93’s potential impact on public school funding — particularly in rural areas of the state, where access to alternatives is limited.
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Constituents’ emails opposed private school tax credit by 10-to-1 ratio
A committee received more than 1,000 emails on House Bill 93, and 94% were opposed, according to public records obtained by Idaho EdNews.
https://www.idahoednews.org/news/constituents-emails-opposed-private-school-tax-credit-by-10-to-1-ratio/
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Idaho Capital Sun
10 months ago
“All regular meetings of any standing, special or select committee of the House of Representatives shall be open to the public at all times," House Rule 26 states.
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Idaho House Ethics Committee meets behind closed doors • Idaho Capital Sun
The Idaho Legislature's House Ethics and House Policy Committee met behind closed doors. House Rule 26 states standing committees should meet in public.
https://idahocapitalsun.com/briefs/idaho-house-ethics-committee-meets-behind-closed-doors/
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10 months ago
Margie Gonzalez retired after 28 years with the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs. It was a bittersweet decision, but she said its time for a new generation of Idaho Hispanics to step into leadership positions like hers.
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Idaho Hispanic commission director retires after 28 years with agency • Idaho Capital Sun
Margie Gonzalez's identity and experiences inspired her career as the executive director of the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs.
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/02/10/idaho-hispanic-commission-director-retires-after-28-years-with-agency/
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Emma Epperly
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Teachers in CDA will have a new cost-effective childcare option next fall as the district opens a preschool. The program is an effort to address a statewide shortage of childcare.
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Coeur d’Alene to address childcare shortage with preschool program
The new program ensures more students are kindergarten-ready, and serves as a recruitment and retention tool for teachers and district employees.
https://www.idahoednews.org/news/coeur-dalene-to-address-childcare-shortage-with-preschool-program/
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From Becca Savransky of the
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and ProPublica: Idaho passed $2 billion in funding for school facilities. It’s not nearly enough to fix them
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Idaho passed $2 billion in funding for school facilities. It’s not nearly enough to fix them
A new cost estimate and early reports from districts receiving state funds show that small districts are still struggling to meet their most dire needs.
https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/education/article300048669.html#storylink=cpy
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Also, budget committee members ask for details on Gov. Brad Little's $10 million career-technical education request.
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Statehouse roundup, 2.10.25: Bill stripping union leaders of paid time off heads to House
Inside: Budget committee asks for details on Gov. Brad Little’s $10 million career-technical education request.
https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/statehouse-roundup-2-10-25-bill-stripping-union-leaders-of-paid-time-off-heads-to-house/
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Idaho Education News
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Inside: A Bible-reading mandate is introduced and an eastern Idaho Republican aims to protect free speech on campus.
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Statehouse roundup, 2.6.25: New private school choice bill emerges
Inside: A Bible-reading mandate is introduced and an eastern Idaho Republican aims to protect free speech on campus.
https://www.idahoednews.org/state-policy/statehouse-roundup-2-6-25-new-private-school-choice-bill-emerges/
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