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Analysis: Another Little-McGeachin education showdown is on hold, but not permanently
On Thursday, Little’s State Board of Education delayed a vote on a higher education diversity, educational equity and inclusion policy. This still looms as a big showdown, reinforcing Little’s and McGeachin’s positions on opposite sides of the campus culture wars.
More trustee seats are contested this election cycle than last
But over 70% of races still only have one candidate. Find out inside whether your district has any contested elections.
State Department releases work plan to address youth behavioral health
The plan addresses 10 of 11 recommendations submitted to Superintendent Sherri Ybarra this summer, and will guide the SDE’s work for the next two years.
Sunshine reports: Little campaign haul approaches $500,000
The incumbent governor and state superintendent’s candidate Debbie Critchfield continue to far outpace their prospective opponents in campaign fundraising, according to finance reports.
A look inside unredacted McGeachin task force files
The overwhelming majority of the 3,602 comments Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin received regarding her education task force were critical or pushed back against allegations of indoctrination in schools.
McGeachin issues executive order on COVID-19 vaccine, testing requirements
The lieutenant governor issued an executive order Tuesday, seeking to ban K-12 schools and colleges and universities from requiring vaccines or COVID-19 testing. Gov. Brad Little said he will rescind the order when he returns to Idaho.
Campus news items: Enrollment numbers, soil research and program expansion
The College of Idaho set a fall enrollment record, while Northwest Nazarene University’s enrollment is down slightly from pre-pandemic levels.
CSI students discuss their experiences at celebration event
Hear what six College of Southern Idaho students had to say about how their Hispanic heritage shapes their approach to education.
West Ada parent launches recall effort against board chair
David Binetti argues chair Amy Johnson’s employment at Blue Cross of Idaho presents a conflict of interest. Johnson maintains she is not violating any policies.
Idaho COVID-19 deaths reach weekly peak
Overall, new case numbers also continued to climb last week. But several large K-12 districts and Boise State University reported decreases in new case numbers.