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Colleges, universities seek 11 exemptions to anti-DEI law
In other business from a newsy meeting, the State Board OKs a new nursing program at Lewis-Clark State College, and discusses the president’s search at Boise State University.
Labrador dismisses open meetings lawsuit over Phoenix negotiations
The lawsuit against the State Board of Education — and the University of Idaho’s aborted Phoenix bid — have been intertwined since June 2023.
Little tells agencies, education leaders to prepare for possible spending cuts
Little also ordered spending limits because of lagging revenue and major tax cuts that allow for “slight growth” only.
A desperate mom search: Things to do with our kids this summer
I’m sharing what I found in hopes it helps you with the daily “what are we going to do today?” question.
Education leaders discuss the future of tribal education
They plan to emphasize higher education and continue the fight against substance abuse, among other things.
Analysis: As the Boise State search continues, a checklist begins to take shape
Boise State University’s stakeholders want many of the same things in a new president. Here’s what Idaho Education News learned through a public records request.
Trump endorses Little — for an election that hasn’t really started
Tuesday’s endorsement isn’t much of a surprise, since Gov. Brad Little has been currying President Donald Trump’s favor for months. But the timing says a lot about the state of the 2026 election.
Caldwell weighs budget challenges after state-mandated salary increases
State policymakers this year directed school districts to implement salary minimums. That will cost Caldwell $2 million.
U of I students dig up trash to unearth Boise history
The university’s anthropology program provides training and experience while archaeologists excavate artifacts in Downtown Boise.
Analysis: A high-profile public job search, unfolding outside the public view
It might be the most important public hire in Idaho this year. Yet the search for Boise State University’s next president is cloaked in intrigue.