State Policy

Long steps down as CTE director

Clay Long resigned Friday, after nearly five years heading the state’s Division of Career-Technical Education.

‘Everything is on the table:’ Idaho State looks at the practicality of buying a medical school

The feasibility review is in its early stages, Idaho State University President Robert Wagner said Monday. It’s unclear how much it would cost to acquire the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, or where the state or the university would get the money.

Public school trustees condemn state funding for private education

Idaho board members also rejected a resolution in support of local option sales taxes for school districts.

Conservative lawmakers oppose legislative pay raise

It will be up to legislators to decide what to do with the 19% pay raise proposal. They can approve it or lower it.

Analysis: Idaho voters move to the right, and Idaho policy will follow

This next Legislature will be considerably more conservative, and that will impact leadership and education. 

Citizen committee approves 19% pay increase for Idaho legislators

The unanimous decision effectively rejected a proposal from legislative leaders to hike salaries by more than twice as much.

Boise State forfeits second volleyball match

Boise State University will forfeit a second volleyball match with San Jose State University. The decision again thrusts Boise State into a polarized national debate over transgender athletics.

The university said again little about the reasons for its decision, posting a terse, two-sentence statement on its athletics website Friday.

A calendar change can cut classroom days — but it doesn’t slash costs

There are plenty of unanswered questions about four-day schools — particularly when it comes to student achievement. But when it comes to the impact on the bottom line — or lack thereof — the research is clear.

Back again: Big City Coffee-Boise State dispute returns to court

A judge Monday gave no inkling on how — or when — she might rule on a motion to reject a $4 million verdict against to current and past Boise State administrators.

One person challenged 23 Eagle library books, records show. City shields their identity

Eagle officials declined to provide evidence that would justify redacting the name of the complainant from public records.