The Purple Zone

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1 in 5 Rural Idaho Students Rely on IDLA: And It Just Lost Half Its Funding

1 in 5 Rural Idaho Students Rely on IDLA: And It Just Lost Half Its Funding28 apr50 min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Alexis sat down with Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA) Superintendent Dr. Jeff Simmons to unpack what really happened with HB 940 and related legislation and why this moment is about far more than online classes. We break down the full policy landscape and the impacts on kids in the state? The 50% in funding cuts to IDLA means fewer courses, fewer enrollments, and a new reality for schools trying to meet student needs. But here’s where it matters most: I...