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New report focuses on Idaho anti-vaccine ‘hotspots’
Researchers pinpointed 10 counties with the nation’s highest vaccination opt-out rates. Eight are in Idaho.
With new appointee, Nampa has all-female school board
With Heather Lewis joining the board in July, the Nampa School District may have the only all-female school board in the state, the Idaho Press reported Wednesday.
In Indiana, virtual charters come under scrutiny
As in Idaho, Indiana’s virtual charter schools lag behind traditional schools.
Education Week: Idaho ranks No. 49 in per-pupil spending
The Education Week numbers are adjusted to reflect regional differences in costs. Even so, Idaho came out ahead of only two Western states.
Statesman: New Plymouth faces open meetings investigation
The dispute centers on the district’s hiring of a law firm. The Gem County sheriff’s office is investigating the case, the Idaho Statesman reported.
AP: Voter turnout beats previous election cycles
More than 30 percent of registered voters took part in last month’s election, the highest turnout for statewide primaries since 2002.
Boise reaches contract agreement for 2018-19
Teachers will receive a 3.5 percent salary increase.
U of I athletic director placed on indefinite leave
Rob Spear has been on administrative leave since April, amidst a sexual misconduct investigation in the University of Idaho’s athletic department.
Video of feigned graduation shooting sparks concerns
The incident occurred during Canyon Ridge High School’s May 22 graduation in Twin Falls, the Times-News reported.
Statesman obtains video of Emmett bus incident
The mother of the 9-nine-year-old child has filed a complaint with Emmett police. Emmett school Superintendent Wayne Rush objected to the release of the video.