politics
Race, masks and equity contour Nampa School Board election
As three candidates run campaigns on their opposition to critical race theory and pandemic protocols, their opponents are preaching equity and decrying district achievement gaps.
Analysis: Just another week in the McGeachin chaos campaign
The lieutenant governor wants $50,000 of taxpayer money to cover largely unexplained legal bills. It’s the latest strange turn in an election that’s likely to get more bizarre.
Ybarra sharply rebukes ‘political posturing’ around social-emotional learning
The state superintendent’s office has continued to advocate for the concept behind SEL, but has distanced itself from the term as it accumulates political charge.
COVID protocols, indoctrination claims hover over East Idaho trustee elections
From Pocatello to Sugar City, candidates are weighing in ahead of the Nov. 2 election on masks in schools and claims of critical race theory being taught in classrooms.
Budget-writers return to work — and take a first look at 2022’s big decisions
The Legislature’s powerful budget-writing committee took a first look at K-12 and higher education budget proposals, and glossed over a small but politically sensitive request from Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin.
McGeachin’s office says it can’t find invoices for legal bills
The lieutenant governor’s office accrued legal expenses during an unsuccessful court battle with the Idaho Press Club. But the amount remains unknown to taxpayers.
What happened to Idaho journalists on Thursday should never happen again
Dear media: The next time Lt. Gov. McGeachin calls a presser and says, “No questions,” please pack up and go home.
McGeachin lambasts media over indoctrination records dispute
The lieutenant governor on Thursday attacked media coverage of her recent refusal to release public documents, despite a court order for her to do so.
Analysis: November’s school board elections reflect their turbulent time
Tensions over local COVID-19 protocols, and the nationalized critical race theory backlash, are reshaping trustee races in 2021. Is this a step toward pricier, more partisan elections?
Boise State, Boise police agree on law enforcement contract
The agreement — which comes at the end of a long and sometimes contentious negotiation process — goes to the State Board of Education and the Boise City Council for approval.