The debate over social justice and critical race theory has all but brought education budgeting to a dead stop, as the legislative session enters its 100th day.
Campus coronavirus roundup, 4.19.21: An increase at U of I, decreases on several other sites
U of I officials attributed the increase, in part, to an unspecified “small pocket of cases that has been addressed.”
Her passion for politics is rooted in the Boy Scouts oath
Halli Stone has long voiced her opposition to things like abortion and the Equal Rights Amendment. Today her fight is against bonds and levies for her children’s schools. She’s winning.
Legislative roundup, 4.16.21: House passes higher ed free speech bill
Some Republicans say the Protecting Critical Thinking in Higher Education Act, which gives students added grounds to sue colleges and professors, could be the linchpin to passing a higher ed budget.
Analysis: Little and Ybarra duck and dodge raging social justice debate
Other education leaders recognize the moment. This debate is about what happens in the classroom — and the claims, advanced by the Idaho Freedom Foundation and its legislative allies, that Idaho schools are becoming havens of liberal indoctrination.
Idaho legislators have sunk to a new low
Let’s support and move our students forward, not stifle or downgrade the educational processes through fear and false accusations to push a political agenda.
Idaho makes its mark on the discussion of diverse ideas
As a teacher, it is my job to present facts to students and have them critically analyze the content. I encourage discussions and inquiry that are backed by evidence.
Lapwai addresses mental health by understanding a child’s personal story and culture
The district’s approach to behavioral health includes focusing on teaching positive behavior expectations, partnering with agencies for on-site therapy, training staff on trauma and incorporating Nez Perce culture at every turn.
State Board, college presidents agree on another tuition freeze
“It’s going to hurt,” said Idaho State University President Kevin Satterlee, acknowledging the possibility that the freeze will force staff and program cuts. “But it’s the right thing to do.”
Legislative roundup, 4.14.21: Senate goes on recess, saying, ‘We can’t move forward’
In a less-than-subtle rebuke of the House, the Senate wrapped up its floor session late Wednesday morning, and said it won’t reconvene until next week.
Open letter to Idaho House of Representatives
This letter to the Idaho House of Representatives was signed by nearly 100 members of Idaho Business for Education, a business group working to strengthen education in Idaho.