The University of Idaho became a flashpoint in the national abortion debate in late September. But even before that, the issue has put the U of I on the defensive. Here’s what we learned.
A disheartening preview of coming attractions at the Statehouse theater
We have Idaho’s fledgling Attorney General Raul Labrador, going beyond his scripted duties under Idaho law and inserting himself into an education controversy that is none of his business.
Governor touts family grants as solution for school choice
But as Idaho leaders push to make the Empowering Parents grant program permanent, the initiative still has first-year problems to iron out.
Boise State student-athletes explore careers with business executives
The annual event is part of a BSU program called BroncoLife, which provides programming to 350 young adults.
Statehouse roundup, 1.31.23: Post-high school incentive program clears a hurdle; school choice bill introduced
In other news: A House committee introduces a bill to eliminate March and August school elections.
Anti-vaping campaign highlights Idaho’s crisis
The campaign has two focal points: an hour-long documentary with testimonials from teens; and a contest for teens with over $10,000 in prizes.
Middle school aide arrested for encouraging student fights
Ettson Arreola allegedly video recorded the fights on an electronic device and shared them on social media.
Statehouse roundup, 1.30.23: Blaine Amendment repeal introduced
In other news, a House committee introduced a bill that would ban the use of student identification cards as voter ID.
Time is running out: Ask our leaders to approve the Supplemental Appropriation for Emergency Rental Assistance
The Nampa School District has assisted countless families with accessing ERA funds, but these are not “countless” families.
ISBA upholds its LGBTQ+ model policy in response to AG questioning
Labrador last week questioned the policy’s legality.
Running the numbers from Education Week
A week of education budget presentations generates a lot of statistics. Here are some takeaway numbers.