Tagged: education in idaho
By Rep. Lauren Necochea Reader Contributor Our future depends on every child from every corner of Idaho receiving a great education. But when the Idaho Legislature convenes in January, special interest groups will launch...
By Emma Stanford Reader Contributor By failing to fund child care, state GOP leaders are failing Idaho families — and failing our economy. Healthy families are the backbone of a healthy economy, without question....
By Ernie Schoeffel Reader Contributor I am shocked, to say the least, that Priest River alums would vote against the upcoming West Bonner County School District levy. In one recent letter to the editor,...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff With the 2024 general election around the corner, it’s important to be as informed as possible before Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Here’s a quick rundown of everything...
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff Trustees with the West Bonner County School District will continue with a series of meetings Monday, June 17 at 6 p.m. to iron out the 2024-2025 budget and look...
By Reader Staff The Lake Pend Oreille School District is among 31 other districts and charter schools around the state that will receive funding to install vape detectors in high school bathrooms and locker...
By Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise Reader Contributor People deserve a government that works for them. The 2024 Idaho legislative session saw both triumphs and setbacks for the people of Idaho. The positive outcomes were...
By Ryan Suppe and Kevin Richert IdahoEdNews.org Another major school choice bill has failed in the Idaho Legislature. The House Revenue and Taxation Committee narrowly rejected House Bill 447, which would have created a...
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff While fixing the second water line leak in three months at Sandpoint Middle School — this time outside the lunchroom — on Feb. 13, staff discovered what could be...
Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise Reader Contributor All Idahoans should agree: The safety of our children is paramount. But how we decide to protect them may differ from community to community. When it comes to...