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Analysis: Just another week in the McGeachin chaos campaign
The lieutenant governor wants $50,000 of taxpayer money to cover largely unexplained legal bills. It’s the latest strange turn in an election that’s likely to get more bizarre.
Ybarra sharply rebukes ‘political posturing’ around social-emotional learning
The state superintendent’s office has continued to advocate for the concept behind SEL, but has distanced itself from the term as it accumulates political charge.
A fall flourish: Idaho universities report enrollment increases
The rebound covers most — but not all — of the pandemic-driven enrollment losses of 2020.
Budget committee briefed on $40 million schools can spend on COVID spikes, staff shortages
Another $5 million in federal funding may become available to schools by November.
Budget-writers return to work — and take a first look at 2022’s big decisions
The Legislature’s powerful budget-writing committee took a first look at K-12 and higher education budget proposals, and glossed over a small but politically sensitive request from Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin.
Sheriff investigating alleged hazing by Fruitland High football players
A complaint says 11 members of the varsity squad restrained JV players on Thursday, and shocked one of them with a dog collar. No charges have been filed.
West Ada plans to reverse learning loss with federal cash
School leaders are in the process of hiring instructional coaches, seeking on-demand tutoring for students and buying laptops with the money provided by the American Rescue Plan.
McGeachin’s office says it can’t find invoices for legal bills
The lieutenant governor’s office accrued legal expenses during an unsuccessful court battle with the Idaho Press Club. But the amount remains unknown to taxpayers.
McGeachin lambasts media over indoctrination records dispute
The lieutenant governor on Thursday attacked media coverage of her recent refusal to release public documents, despite a court order for her to do so.
Analysis: November’s school board elections reflect their turbulent time
Tensions over local COVID-19 protocols, and the nationalized critical race theory backlash, are reshaping trustee races in 2021. Is this a step toward pricier, more partisan elections?