Concerns about leftist teachings dominated, no live public testimony was accepted and there was no representation from key players at state education agencies — the result of some figures either declining or being unable to participate.
Educator-oversight commission: Former Marsh Valley superintendent fails to respond to ethical complaint
Marvin Hansen’s failure to “answer” the complaint leaves the door open for the state’s education-oversight commission to revoke his teaching and administrative certificates.
Analysis: The education culture wars go full circle, and head for a showdown
The battle lines over Idaho higher education politics were drawn into the map in 2019. And the debate hasn’t changed much since then.
Jane Fonda to pay for high school students’ BSU climate change class
The actress and activist will fund participation in the course for nine Idaho students — if they get involved with a Greenpeace campaign urging the federal government to end fossil fuel subsidies.
Indoctrination task force posts higher ed-focused agenda, changes it twice
The agenda appears to use a familiar mold: a set of presentations mixed with discussion by group members; a lack of representation from state education policymaking agencies; and no speakers with obvious or publicly-stated intentions of dissenting from the task force’s goals.
CDC reverses course on mask recommendations
The new guidance could change how trustees and superintendents write school reopening policies.
Hocker returns to Idaho to lead Coeur d’Alene
Coeur d’Alene has a new superintendent and two new assistant superintendents, all looking to bring a fresh set of eyes to the district.
Coronavirus case numbers continue surge — and more weekly trends
Here’s the latest look at the state’s coronavirus trends, as the new school year approaches.
Boyd promises to “think outside the box” as Vallivue’s new superintendent
Lisa Boyd wants to see more career and technical education available, so younger students can get a head start.
Mapping Idaho vaccination rates and hotspots: It’s complicated
In some cases, counties with higher vaccination rates are seeing relatively low coronavirus case rates. But not always.
Idaho’s K-12 federal relief plan turned away, needs revisions
The state was asked to clarify how it will meet federal requirements before it can access some $147 million in stimulus money.