Blake Jones
Reporter Blake Jones covers the politics and policy of Idaho's K-12 public school system. He's a lifelong Idahoan, and holds degrees in Creative Writing and Political Economy from the College of Idaho. Follow Blake on Twitter @jonesblakej. He can be reached by email at [email protected].
House revives bid to axe August school elections
After the Senate killed a proposal earlier in the session, the election change is back by a different legislative maneuver.
Legislative roundup, 4.8.21: Vaccine exemption bill heads to Senate floor; McGeachin plans indoctrination task force
“Idahoans are increasingly frustrated by the apparent lack of awareness and leadership coming from the state on these issues,” McGeachin said in a news release announcing the task force on school indoctrination.
House sinks higher education budget, renewing ‘social justice’ debate
The budget legislation was already set to cut $409,000 from Boise State University’s bottom line.
Students protest proposed restrictions on racism, sexism in Idaho school curricula
A proposal passed through a legislative committee shortly before a coronavirus-induced recess. The proposal could be on the docket as early as Tuesday when the legislative session resumes.
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