Kevin’s blog

Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Sept. 3-4

The state superintendent’s weekly schedule lists only two events — lasting a total of one hour.

Statesman: Federal judge sides with cheerleaders in civil rights lawsuit

The Burley High School students proved that they were dismissed from the cheerleading team for reserving the right to file a grievance against the school district, a federal judge ruled in July.

Study: Outbreaks can make some immunization critics rethink their opinion

“Some people base their vaccine decision-making to a considerable degree on whether or not a given disease occurs in close vicinity to their community,” said Florian Justwan, a University of Idaho assistant professor of political science.

Former lawmakers rip immunization guidelines

The Department of Health and Welfare will continue taking comments at public hearings this week.

Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Aug. 26-29 (Updated)

State superintendent Sherri Ybarra will hit the road for much of the week — except Friday when nothing is scheduled.

Health and Welfare gets an earful on immunization guidelines

The topic dominated a public hearing in Meridian Thursday. The agency will hold five other hearings across the state.

At Twin Falls hearing, educators push for keeping Common Core

Public hearings will continue in Coeur d’Alene Thursday and Idaho Falls Tuesday.

With revenues dwindling, grocery tax repeal could be on hold for 2020

House Republicans spent much of a two-hour town hall meeting talking about taxes — and the state’s cashflow issues. Left unmentioned was the question of education spending.