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Some districts struggle to find trustees
Often no one runs, so school boards are left searching for people to apply.
House sinks higher education budget, renewing ‘social justice’ debate
The budget legislation was already set to cut $409,000 from Boise State University’s bottom line.
Boise narrows trustee candidates to three
The board expects to make a final selection next week.
Legislative roundup, 4.7.21: Strong Students grant bill is dead for the session
Senators rejected an attempt to bring House Bill 294 back for another vote.
Senate kills Strong Students grant bill … maybe
Tuesday’s razor-thin vote might not be the final word. The Senate could reconsider its vote.
Back to work: Legislators return after an 18-day recess
A spate of unfinished business awaits lawmakers, who figure to remain in session for two weeks or more.
State Board approves extra COVID funds to help schools
Members also unanimously approved the contract for new BSU head football coach Andy Avalos.
McCall-Donnelly: Idaho’s last hybrid school district
Trustees voted to maintain the current hybrid schedule through the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year.
Campus coronavirus roundup, 4.5.21: Mass vaccinations at Boise State, case numbers stable
New case numbers were flat or decreasing across most Idaho campuses last week.
Blake Jones joins Idaho EdNews
He was born in Boise, raised in Meridian and educated in Caldwell.