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After the Ivanka Trump visit: some things to know about Wilder
To a large degree, Wilder’s demographic challenges are Idaho’s demographic challenges.
Statesman: Nearly 100 Idahoans file complaints over student loans
The complaints seem to support a U.S. Department of Education audit, which suggests Navient Corp. tried to maximize profits by steering customers toward high-cost repayment plans.
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Nov. 26-30
Ybarra was present — by phone — as the Legislature’s school funding formula committee got down to work late Monday morning.
Lawsuit seeks to overturn Medicaid expansion
Medicaid expansion, passed by voters on Nov. 6, figures to be one of the driving budget issues of the session. This could have possible implications for education funding.
Little announces transition team
Two prominent former educators are on the 16-member team: Pete Koehler, state superintendent Sherri Ybarra’s former chief deputy; and retired Twin Falls schools Superintendent Wiley Dobbs.
‘I feel like it’s taking us three steps back:’ Hispanic leaders respond to Middleton saga
In interviews with the Idaho Statesman, local Hispanic leaders discuss the Middleton Halloween controversy — and explain why they consider the staffers’ costumes racist.
Bedke-Crane matchup heads legislative leadership races
No matter the outcome of the closed elections on Dec. 5, there will be shakeups in House Republican leadership.
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Nov. 12-16
Starting this week, Idaho Education News will post state superintendent Sherri Ybarra’s weekly schedule, complete and unedited.
CWI to seek recount on building levy
The $39 million proposal fell 144 votes shy of passage, out of nearly 232,000 votes cast.