Kevin Richert
State Board letter: Accreditation issue places NIC in peril
“Action or inaction by the college’s board of trustees that places accreditation at risk would result in long-term injury to the very students you were elected to serve,” State Board President Kurt Liebich and executive director Matt Freeman said in a letter to trustees.
A reporting delay? Or an uptick? New coronavirus case numbers increase
The increase might not necessarily reflect a worsening infection rate. Those numbers could be a reporting catchup from the holiday.
ASBSU decries ‘bigoted, chauvinistic, degrading, and unfair views on women’
The student government declaration reads, in part: “Regressive notions that women do not belong at our University can be detrimental to the educational pursuits of women at Boise State.”
Episode 34: Hints about the ’22 session, and the Yenor story
Plenty to talk about for a between-holiday news week. Gov. Brad Little gives some hints into the 2022 legislative session, and his election-year mindset. And, of course, there’s the ongoing story about Boise State University professor Scott Yenor and his polarizing remarks about feminism. Kevin Richert and “Idaho Reports” host Melissa Davlin break it down…
Fact check: Did Ybarra call Coeur d’Alene schools a CRT ‘worst offender?’
It’s complicated. But one thing is clear. While Sherri Ybarra hasn’t announced her political plans, the incumbent state superintendent sure sounds like a candidate.
Critchfield touts apparent fundraising edge
The former State Board of Education president says she has raised $150,000 for her campaign for state schools superintendent.
Analysis: Who will pay for all-day kindergarten? And how many kids will get to go?
There’s plenty of support for state-funded, all-day kindergarten. And plenty of money. And plenty of impetus to do something now. But that doesn’t mean something passes easily, or quickly.
Boise State: ‘Women belong on our campus’
“Women have made significant and meaningful contributions to all areas of academia, industry, and society,” President Marlene Tromp and 21 other university administrators said in a statement Wednesday.
Election Notes: Nov. 29-Dec. 3, 2021
12.2.21: Critchfield touts apparent fundraising advantage On Thursday, it was Debbie Critchfield’s turn to tout her fundraising. The Republican candidate for state schools superintendent says she has raised $150,000 for her campaign. “Everywhere I travel, I hear the same message: people are ready for change, and they are ready for a new educational leader,” the…
Bair steps away from Senate; VanOrden to return to Legislature
The co-chair of the powerful Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee is taking a leave of absence to deal with family issues, Betsy Russell of the Idaho Press reported. Julie VanOrden will take his place.