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Part II: Idaho school districts - data, resources and transparency
The release of all public data is paramount, but for working families and concerned citizens, certain data points are most important and sho

Chris Cargill
Aug 5, 20242 min read


Where has the education money gone?
One of the most popular charts available today tells a story: huge increases in administrative staffing, small increases in teachers and stu

Chris Cargill
Jul 16, 20241 min read


The launch of the first Mountain States Policy Manual
The Policy Manual is a 200-page guide filled with facts, figures, research and more than 80 recommendations that will be an invaluable tool

MSPC Newsroom
Jun 20, 20242 min read


Quick compare of Idaho, Washington final budgets
The legislative sessions in Washington and Idaho have wrapped up with polar opposite decisions regarding government spending.

Chris Cargill
Apr 24, 20231 min read


Idaho's K-12 state allocation is up 106% in past decade
Ten years ago, Idaho was spending $1.3 billion. Over the past decade, K-12 state spending has ballooned 106.2%.

Chris Cargill
Apr 10, 20232 min read
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