Idaho Students

"These students deserve the sincerity of state officials" regarding the funding of higher education in Idaho #EWA

10.3 million dollars of "deserved compensation" for @Boisestatelive if the #EWA program were to be funded by the state.

Differences in state funding are adjusted for size and programs offered. #EWA

"My education receives less funding than any other four year institution in the state" - @ASBSU president, Stephen Heleker

Technical difficulties all over this room in the statehouse. #BudgetCuts. Way to be patient, @StephenHeleker

Pres. Vailas calls for suspension of ISU Faculty Senate at @IdSBOE meeting

.@TomLuna is picking up on Kustra's mention of online learning. There are big differences between high school and college courses w/ online.

Board members' questions relate to student debt, cooperation with the business community, in state / out of state student ratio

Kustra: "Now is the time to structure an agenda... to improve higher education"

Kustra:"Students are getting a Ford education, but now they're paying a Lexus payment" Big increase in students depending on financial aid.

We're at the @IDSBOE meeting this morning in the Boise State Student Union, Simplot Ballroom. Boise State is wrapping up their annual report

Boise State average course sizes have increased from 32 to 40 students. 10% fewer course sections for 14% greater enrollment.

@zachsnoderly stay tuned for #IDSBOE updates :)

Beginning now with public testimony.

"Passing a law and coming up with a plan later seems to be the wrong approach." says Taggart

We agree: Some aspects of the Students Come First plan are good: More rigorous math and science programming, expanded dual credit programs

"It's not an all-or-nothing deal" says Taggart. IASBO has concerns for implementation of Luna's reforms at the ground level.

We'll hear public testimony after that. Remember, you can stream the hearings at http://idahoptv.org/leglive/

The auditorium is filling up. The Committee starts at 3. First up is the ID Assn of School Business Officials rep Tom Taggart

12:30 and lines are already forming for the second day of hearings on the Luna bills.