The Idaho Education Association was among the education stakeholder groups who made presentations to the Senate Education Committee on Monday, with IEA President Penni Cyr doing the honors. Cyr introduced members of the IEA lobby team who will be working with legislators during the 2017 session, as well as members of the IEA’s Government Relations…
As the Idaho legislature convenes for the 2017 session, IEA staff and lobbyists will be at the Capitol to advocate for teachers, students, and public education.
Legislature to Study Science Standards The legislature is expected to revisit Idaho’s science standards as part of its rulemaking process. This issue has brought about controversy in the last couple of years. Read more from Idaho Education News. Rep. Scott Removed from Committees Rep. Heather Scott (R-Blanchard) was removed from all legislative committees following accusations…
Idaho’s House Education Committee got the 2017 session underway with an introductory meeting on Wednesday morning.
Idaho’s Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee met for the first time in the 2017 legislative session on Tuesday.
Below is a statement from Idaho Education Association President Penni Cyr in response to Governor Otter’s State of the State address. Mrs. Cyr will be available throughout the week for interviews relating to education funding and policy and the 64th Idaho legislative session. We are pleased that Governor Otter’s number one recommendation in today’s State…