Securing federal funding has been a longtime goal of supporters of vouchers and educational savings accounts, which families can tap to pay for private education.
In Idaho, about 60% of school funding comes from the state. The rest is a combination of local and federal funds. State funds are distributed by assigning districts and charters a specific number of ...
Two new private school choice bills emerged Wednesday — one from the House and one from the Senate. The House bill would create a $50 million tax credit covering private school expenses. The Senate ...
This story first appeared at The 74, a nonprofit news site covering education. Sign up for free newsletters from The 74 to get more like this in your inbox. Education experts tend to agree on two ...
President Donald Trump has big plans to tackle government efficiency and accountability during his new administration. This includes implementing the federal Department of Government Efficiency or ...
That’s about 2% more than last school year, and a 42% increase over the past decade. But while Idaho salaries have increased over time, they still don’t compete with those in neighboring states, ...