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Ammon Bundy takes first step toward running for governor
The anti-government activist from Emmett appears to have appointed himself as treasurer.
Students unmask during outdoor music class
West Ada trustees voted unanimously on May 11 to change the district’s mask requirements. Masks are still required indoors but are optional outdoors.
Conservative lawmaker announces run for lieutenant governor
Rep. Priscilla Giddings announced her intent in a press release.
Education indoctrination task force members: updated list and bios
Members include an Idaho Freedom Foundation employee, a charter school leader who pushed to use the Bible in public schools and a reverend who appears to be a North Idaho evangelical Christian leader.
Parents share what they want to see more of in post-COVID education
Many pandemic-era elements of education are going away as the 2020-2021 school year comes to an end, but some of these practices are here to stay.
Mental health group drafts 30 recommendations for Idaho schools
A group of roughly 75 education and health experts recommends everything from funding more counselors and social workers to providing help-lines for teachers.
State Board makes tuition freeze official
For a second consecutive year, the four-year schools will hold the line on in-state, undergraduate tuition.
Civic engagement and two daughters fuel parent to launch mask-optional campaign
Outside of making masks optional, David Binetti is focused on keeping public discourse civil at West Ada meetings.
Idaho Falls, Nampa and Pocatello-Chubbuck make masks optional
The decisions come as other districts mull similar changes.
New State Board president aims to draw Idaho’s leaders back into consensus over education priorities
“If we don’t have alignment with the Legislature on what’s important, and they don’t support it and fund it, we’re not going to get anything done,” said Kurt Liebich.