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School districts could qualify for emergency levies
September 8, 2022 1:06 a.m.

School districts could qualify for emergency levies

Exploding population could require need for additional funding

Before the second Monday of September, Idaho school districts that qualify have the ability to levy emergency funds from taxpayers without voter approval if more students show up than expected and additional funding is needed to support their learning.

Idaho’s dead-last student spending rankings are infamous – but how or whether to improve them is a point of contention
August 9, 2022 1 a.m.

Idaho’s dead-last student spending rankings are infamous – but how or whether to improve them is a point of contention

Idaho’s dead-last student spending rankings are infamous – but how or whether to improve them is a point of contention

District officials and the state teachers’ union say more money is needed to fund salaries and day-to-day operations. And with Idaho’s record-breaking surplus, it seems the state could spare some more change. However, education reformers argue that more money isn’t the right fix. Idaho’s public education funding formula needs to be revamped first, they contend, so funds can be more equitably distributed to the economically disadvantaged and to low-performing students who need them most.

Metal detection wands in schools?
July 15, 2022 1:09 a.m.

Metal detection wands in schools?

Lakeland starts discussion; Post Falls to hold safety seminar Monday

Lakeland starts discussion; Post Falls to hold safety seminar Monday

Lakeland adopts new math program
May 2, 2022 1:08 a.m.

Lakeland adopts new math program

Price tag: $745K

After a year of math curriculum work, the Lakeland Joint school district has adopted a new math program. Implementation cost the district about $745,000, said Lisa Arnold, district assistant superintendent.