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This week, a brief look at the first week of the 2025 Idaho Legislature, and a conversation with Idaho Education News Senior Reporter Kevin Richert, a 40-year veteran of Idaho journalism.
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Critchfield echoes governor on private school choice: Spending must be accountable
Idaho Education News, Jan. 7, 2025
Legislative leaders in Idaho push for school choice, critics fear education inequality is at risk
KXLY, Ch. 4, Jan. 7, 2025
COMMENTARY: School voucher sticker shock: sold to Arizona taxpayers for $33 million with an $800 million cost
Idaho Education News, Jan. 7, 2025
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Gutierrez: Classroom Flag Bill is Dangerous for Idaho Youth
House Bill 10 is dangerous for Idaho’s youth. It is a clear attempt to further marginalize students who are already vulnerable in our state. The…
Stark: Keep Vouchers Out of Idaho
For decades, anti-public education forces have spent millions of out-of-state dollars promoting their favorite government entitlement: private school vouchers. And for decades, Idahoans have rejected…
Engaging in the Future of Public Education
As the dust settles after the recent election, it’s time for educators to engage with our legislators. The election outcome has set the stage for…
McInelly: This Election’s Impact is Uncertain — IEA’s Committment Is Not
Every election is full of possibility, uncertainty, potential and peril. Tuesday’s vote was no different — no matter your perspective on the outcomes. While this…
Compton: IEA Members Will Fight Vouchers in All Forms
Lawmakers are under extraordinary pressure to bring school vouchers to Idaho during their coming session in January — despite poll after poll showing that Idahoans…
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