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Crapo, Risch oppose transgender athletics rule
“By pushing a political agenda which completely ignores science and extending these protections to biological males, the department is intentionally erasing opportunities and progress made by women in the last 50 years,” reads the letter, co-signed by 20 Republican senators.
‘Do what is right:’ NIC trustee appeals to State Board
“The current majority on the NIC board, if left unchecked, will undoubtedly cause the loss of accreditation,” Tarie Zimmerman wrote in an appeal to the State Board of Education. The State Board has not responded.
Judge stands behind her ruling to reinstate NIC president
The trustees’ ongoing power struggle over President Nick Swayne’s contract is at the heart of an accreditation fight at North Idaho College.
UPDATED: Little reacts to Empowering Parents program review
The microgrant program is a big piece of Gov. Brad Little’s education agenda. The State Board of Education is reviewing the program, amid questions about whether some families have used the taxpayer-funded grants to pay for clothes, TVs, smart watches and household cleaning supplies.
Arts grants demand exceeds $1 million state budget
All told, 72 rural districts and charters requested $1,020,554, the State Board of Education said Tuesday.
Empowering Parents panel to take shape this month
The State Board of Education is reviewing the Empowering Parents progam, amidst reports that some of the education grants were spent on clothes, TVs, smart watches and household cleaning supplies.
Boise trustees: Rajbhandari’s profane tweet violates code of ethics
After a closed executive session, trustee Shiva Rajbhandari issued a public apology for last week’s tweet, directed at Gov. Brad Little.
Rural arts grants are now available
Rural schools can seek grants of up to $15,000 for fine arts, performing arts and design courses.
NIC trustees abruptly call off public meeting
Tuesday’s non-meeting comes as the embattled community college faces a deadline. A written report to regional accreditors is due Friday.
NIC trustees agree to reinstate Swayne
Nick Swayne is back at the helm at the embattled community college. But In a divided vote, trustees voted to keep interim president Gregory South on paid leave.