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The morality police won in this chapter, but that’s not the end of the book
…returns to the traditional concept that our government must remain neutral in the religious realm. LINKS: House Bill 710: https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0710/ Great majority of Idahoans trust Gem State librarians: https://www.boisestate.edu/sps/2024-idaho-public-policy-survey/ Idaho…
Lawmakers Should Prioritize Protecting Taxpayers and Empowering Teachers
…contract which require newly hired educators to sit through so called “captive audience meetings,” where they are required to listen to a union’s sales pitch. In another example, the Boise…
Bridge work: CWI celebrates start of new building projects
…additional classes in Boise, CWI is the state’s largest community college. For spring 2024, its student headcount totaled more than 17,400 students, according to a State Board of Education report….
Libraries now face a complex question: What’s ‘harmful’ to minors?
…Winder, R-Boise. Republican Gov. Brad Little signed the bill into law last week. Here’s what it does: It bars libraries — including public and private school libraries — from making…
Kuna trustees embrace proposed ordinance restricting developers
…a whole different level,” said Kuna superintendent Wendy Johnson. She’s leaving this summer for a job with the Boise School District. Trustees expressed interest and support, but Murray acknowledged fierce…
Analysis: The Mike Moyle session offers a possible preview for 2025
…like, ‘Oh, you’re getting this whether you like this or not,’” said House Minority Leader Ilana Rubel, D-Boise. “That is the message that we have gotten, very much, on vouchers.”…
What happened, or didn’t: Wrapping up the chaotic 2024 session
…House committee. Dozens of supporters attended an emotional hearing on the bill, and national groups continued to spend heavily lobbying for tuition assistance. But bipartisan opposition closed the latest chapter…
Governor signs library bill, school facilities ‘trailer’ as session adjourns
…of a veto is cold comfort,” said House Minority Leader Ilana Rubel, D-Boise, at a postsession news conference Wednesday afternoon. The new law goes into effect July 1. ‘We did…
UPDATE: Superintendent shuffle: 2024 turnover at education’s helm
…Leaving: Superintendent Coby Dennis will retire this summer. Taking over: Longtime Boise educator Lisa Roberts, becoming the district’s first female superintendent. Lisa Roberts, incoming Boise superintendent Fremont County Leaving:…
Spring student headcounts increase — with one exception
…education on hold. Here are the spring headcounts: 2020 2023 2024 One-year change Boise State University 22,042 21,808 22,352 +544 University of Idaho 10,210 10,778 11,408 +630 Idaho State…