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Analysis: Little’s silence becomes part of the Boise State diversity story

Idaho’s governor has said little on a controversy that has festered for nearly two weeks, divided House Republicans and legislative Democrats and defined Marlene Tromp’s brief tenure as Boise State’s new president.

New report compares state charter facilities laws

Idaho provides charter schools about $395 per student to offset building costs — but other states do more, according to the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools report.

Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: July 22-25

On this week’s schedule: another meeting to work on 2020-21 budget requests.

CWI considers a menu of expansion plans

The sticker prices run from $15 million to $35 million. And the $35 million plan would require voter approval — which has proven to be elusive.

Garden Valley trustee, Boise County commissioner faces stalking charges

The Ada County Sheriff’s Office booked Alan Ward on the misdemeanor charges Thursday afternoon.

Facing felony charges, West Ada principal seeks his old job

Star Middle School principal Tony Nelson faces an Oct. 15 jury trial on two counts of felony injury to a child. He is back on paid administrative leave.

Idaho Press: A.G. received four complaints about closed charter commission meeting

Lawrence Wasden is investigating the controversial April 11 meeting, to determine whether the state’s Public Charter School Commission violated state law.

Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: July 15-19

The superintendent has two budget meetings Monday. Her 2020-21 budget requests are due to Gov. Brad Little on Sept. 1.

Lawmakers urge Tromp to disavow Boise State inclusion efforts

Twenty-eight House Republicans — including eight of the 15 members of the House Education Committee — co-signed the letter to the new Boise State president.