Idaho EdNews Staff
McGeachin names indoctrination task force replacement
Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin has chosen Pete Coulson to replace ISBA President-elect Jason Knopp on her task force. Though little information was provided about Coulson, a man by the same name introduced McGeachin as she announced her candidacy for governor.
EdNews reporter earns national fellowship
Over the next six months, Blake Jones will track and contextualize spending of federal coronavirus relief funds on Idaho’s K-12 schools.
IEA hires Stark as executive director
He has been the teachers union’s general counsel for 10 years.
With Gov. Little out of state, McGeachin bans mask mandates in Idaho
She signed an executive order Thursday and did not tell the governor in advance, according to his office.
Idaho foundation funds all-day kindergarten in 17 Idaho schools
The $1.4 million investment for the new school year could benefit 1,000 students.
Conservative lawmaker announces run for lieutenant governor
Rep. Priscilla Giddings announced her intent in a press release.
Applications open for Ybarra’s new Student Advisory Council
In other news, STEM workspaces will travel to underserved communities around the state and Idaho kids have access to free online math tutoring.
Two Idaho students named Presidential Scholars
The annual award recognizes 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts and career and technical education fields.
Some $47,000 raised for Rigby school shooting victims
A slew of fundraisers has exploded on the Internet and social media in the hours since the shooting took place. INSIDE: How to donate.
Sixth-grade girl suspected of shooting two students and a custodian at Rigby Middle School
All three victims sustained non life-threatening injuries, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff.