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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
A look inside unredacted McGeachin task force files
The overwhelming majority of the 3,602 comments Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin received regarding her education task force were critical or pushed back against allegations of indoctrination in schools.
McGeachin issues executive order on COVID-19 vaccine, testing requirements
The lieutenant governor issued an executive order Tuesday, seeking to ban K-12 schools and colleges and universities from requiring vaccines or COVID-19 testing. Gov. Brad Little said he will rescind the order when he returns to Idaho.
Campus news items: Enrollment numbers, soil research and program expansion
The College of Idaho set a fall enrollment record, while Northwest Nazarene University’s enrollment is down slightly from pre-pandemic levels.
CSI students discuss their experiences at celebration event
Hear what six College of Southern Idaho students had to say about how their Hispanic heritage shapes their approach to education.
West Ada parent launches recall effort against board chair
David Binetti argues chair Amy Johnson’s employment at Blue Cross of Idaho presents a conflict of interest. Johnson maintains she is not violating any policies.
Idaho COVID-19 deaths reach weekly peak
Overall, new case numbers also continued to climb last week. But several large K-12 districts and Boise State University reported decreases in new case numbers.
Big City Coffee files $10 million lawsuit against Boise State
Friday’s lawsuit comes nearly a year after the owner of the Boise coffee shop said she was pushed off campus due to her vocal support of law enforcement. University officials have maintained the didn’t force the shop to close.
Analysis: The harsh realities of a children’s pandemic
Idaho kids are contracting the coronavirus, in record numbers. Some are very sick. Schools are struggling with the effects. And it’s likely to get worse.
College of Southern Idaho celebrates designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution
The college is using its new designation as a “springboard” to map out future efforts to serve Idaho’s Hispanic students, top officials say.
Kustra won’t run for office, but he will speak out about Idaho politics
“I wouldn’t waste my time trying to run as a Republican here because I couldn’t get elected in a Republican primary these days,” said the former Boise State University president, who laments the GOP’s rightward shift in recent years.