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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.
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Oct. 1-3
The schedule includes Tuesday’s meeting of Gov. Brad Little’s “Our Kids, Idaho’s Future” K-12 task force.
Kustra’s Boise State radio contract hits some static
The retired Boise State University president will receive $77,230 for the part-time post. University and public radio officials say the contract doesn’t tell the whole story.
Reporter’s notes: a national perspective on the big issues facing higher ed
Some takeaways from the Education Writers Association’s higher education seminar at the University of Michigan.
State Board standards roadshow continues — with a hearing in Challis
At issue are “rules governing thoroughness,” which include the Idaho Core Standards in math and English language arts, and state science standards.
‘Political correctness running amok:’ Lawmaker suggests defunding Boise State
It’s the latest salvo in a battle over diversity and inclusion programs — pitting a cadre of conservative legislators against newly hired Boise State President Marlene Tromp.