The EdNews Show

Idaho teacher salaries have moved up in a new national comparison of pay. But the passage of a new law this year has several administrators confused and frustrated as they try to understand how much the state requires schools to pay teachers. We will point out the problematic language in the bill and attempt to address the confusion.

A round of applause and cheers welcomed the Idaho State Board of Education's hiring of Marlene Tromp as the president of Boise State University. On this week's episode, we discuss the historic hire and talk about Tromp's experience and credentials.

Episode 158: Tracking Teacher Pay by Idaho EdNews

After 95 grueling days the legislative session adjourned for the year. Lawmakers may be leaving town, but they created major uncertainty over agency rules that have big education implications.

Most of the big education issues are settled, but the 2019 Legislative Session refuses to die. We'll explain where things stand with education, and why the session lingers on.

With the Legislature still in session, a last-ditch, pared down funding formula bill is making its way to the House floor for a vote. Even if it passes, it won't change how Idaho pays for its schools.

Episode 154: A Funding Formula Fiasco by Idaho EdNews

Episode 153: Crazy Days for the Legislature by Idaho EdNews

After months of anticipation, the Legislature is finally ready to unveil a bill to rewrite Idaho's school funding formula. We'll explain why this is the biggest eduction proposal of the year, and how time may be running out for it to move forward.

This week we take a closer look at a significant increase in the number of children who are attending Idaho schools without a full battery of immunizations. Plus, as the end of the legislative session draws near, we look at controversial bills involving guns in school and sex education courses.