Month: June 2020
Pride flags vandalized on C of I campus
Caldwell police are investigating the Tuesday night incident, which Mayor Garret Nancolas labeled a “hate crime.”
Idaho reports one-day record increase in coronavirus cases
The state reported 223 new, confirmed cases Wednesday. The previous one-day record —222 new, confirmed cases — occurred on April 2, during the initial surge of the pandemic.
Little expresses concern over increase in COVID-19 cases
Idaho’s governor also left the door open for calling a special session of the Legislature.
The State Board needs a Student Advisory Council
This council would be made up of high school students from around Idaho who would be able to make a major impact by providing a student perspective.
“What is justice? What is fair?” Idaho teachers take different approaches to discussing race
As discussions of race and racial justice dominate national discourse, Idaho Education News wanted to know how teachers broach the subject. Some say it’s a critical part of class discussions. Others prefer to avoid conversations that could ruffle feathers.
CSI’s new president begins work
L. Dean Fisher says he has two priorities for the College of Southern Idaho: boosting enrollment and emphasizing customer service to students.
Federal judge revives Reclaim Idaho initiative
Tuesday’s ruling gives the state two options. It can give Reclaim Idaho volunteers 48 days to gather signatures in support of an initiative to put $170 million of new tax revenues into K-12, or it can simply place the question on the ballot. State leaders will appeal.
Tuesday’s ‘special session’ tally: Fifteen lawmakers, no action
Some organizers had hoped lawmakers would rescind Gov. Brad Little’s coronavirus emergency declaration. But no vote took place.
Coronavirus case spike prompts Boise State closure
Campus buildings will be closed to the public through Sunday.
Caldwell teachers union fights changes to special education program
The district plans to shift some positions to third-party providers, after a review found special education services are “overstaffed in some areas and understaffed in others.”