In the days leading up to the 2014 legislative session, groups are coming out in support of Gov. Butch Otter's task force for reforming education. Monday's entry was the Idaho Education Association, which mixed its praise with finger-wagging at lawmakers, who educators and some politicians said have hurt wages and economic growth in Idaho by their failure to put more money into schools. "The Legislature needs to step up and adequately fund our schools," IEA President Penni Cyr told a group of 50 gathered on the Capitol steps in Monday's cold. "(We) can no longer allow ourselves to settle for mediocrity"/Bill Roberts, Idaho Statesman. More here.

Question: Does the Idaho Legislature adequately fund schools?