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How did Boise State Republicans and Democrats team up on a panel on diversity programs?
The Idaho Freedom Foundation first wanted a seat at the table, Betsy Russell of the Idaho Press reported this week, but student groups opted for a panel of legislators.
Caldwell man wins open records lawsuit against Middleton schools
Originally, the district denied Ray Moore’s requests, provided him heavily redacted records or billed him more than $3,000 for the documents, the Idaho Press reported.
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Oct. 14-17
The schedule includes this week’s State Board of Education meeting at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston.
Attention parents: Talk to us about how your kids are doing at reading
If you’re the parent of a kindergarten through third-grade student, we’d like to hear from you.
Boise State GOP, Democratic groups to co-sponsor panel on diversity programs
Four lawmakers — two Republicans, two Democrats — have agreed to speak at the Oct. 22 event.
Lawmaker blasts gender-neutral restrooms, pushes for Boise State defunding
Decrying what he calls “immoral garbage” at Idaho’s largest university, Rep. Chad Christensen, R-Ammon, says the gender-neutral restrooms could encourage sexual assaults.
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Oct. 7-10
This week’s schedule includes state superintendent Sherri Ybarra’s school safety symposium, and Gov. Brad Little’s summit on the future of work, both slated for Tuesday.
Who’s on Little’s State Board of Education short list?
It not clear if Gov. Brad Little has moved on from a field of 38 people who applied in June. But it is clear that he has expanded his field of vision.
IEA: State is ‘nowhere near the finish line’ for veteran teachers
But Idaho Education Association President Kari Overall hailed the first round of master educator premiums, awarded this week.
Two more districts approve emergency levies
This brings the statewide bill to more than $12.7 million, the highest total since at least 2009-10. Fourteen districts will collect emergency levies.