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UPDATED: State Democratic chair decries school cuts — or some of them
In a fundraising email Friday, Lauren Necochea cited some on-the-ground examples of cuts — but, notably, omitted the Boise School District.
Idaho scores well for childhood well-being — but education scores are mixed
Overall, Idaho landed at No. 13 in the nation in the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s annual Kids Count Data Book. Idaho ranked No. 36 on education metrics.
State rule could restrict how parents spend virtual school dollars
If all goes according to plan, the new rule could go into effect in early August, in time for the next school year.
‘Your voice made a difference:’ conservative organizer hails anti-union law
“Hundreds of you took the time to email the governor and remind him that a conservative state has no business granting special privileges to a far-left labor union,” Honor Idaho founder Greg Pruett wrote Thursday. “And it worked.”
BYU-Idaho reports spring enrollment increase
Enrollment is increasing, even as more students delay college for religious missions, the private university said in a news release Thursday.
Idaho State to launch new three-year bachelor’s programs
The three-year bachelor’s degree programs will open this fall. Idaho State is the first public university in Idaho to offer the accelerated tracks.
CWI hires its first athletic director
Hired in September as CWI’s assistant chief advancement officer for strategic initiatives, Mahmood Sheikh will now switch roles to oversee a startup in intercollegiate and intramural sports.
Cesar Chavez Lane rebranding appears to be a done deal
Boise State plans to rename Cesar Chavez Lane to West Friendship Lane and has submitted the proposal to Ada County for approval, BoiseDev.com reported Tuesday.
UPDATED: U of I names interim provost, after receiving salary flexibility for the hire
Brooke Blevins — the dean of the U of I’s College of Education, Health and Human Sciences — will move immediately into the interim provost and executive vice president’s role. She had been U of I’s education dean since 2022.
Pac-12, Mountain West pursue settlement — which could affect Boise State
The settlements — over multimillion-dollar “poaching” and exit fees — could impact Boise State and other Mountain West defectors.