State Policy
Task force rekindles debate over DEI on college campuses
The eight-member task force didn’t talk about any specific bills during its 90-minute inaugural meeting Wednesday. But that could come at a later date.
Drip, drip, drip: New competing motions in Big City Coffee-Boise State lawsuit
Big City’s attorneys want $1.7 million for legal costs and fees. The defense wants a judge to throw out a $4 million verdict against two present and former Boise State University administrators.
Empowering Parents is open for applications
Families can now apply for their share from the $30 million education microgrant program. They can receive up to $1,000 per student or $3,000 per family.
In depth: Boise State administrators made volleyball call, amid outside lobbying
It’s unclear whether players had any say, formally or informally, in Boise State University’s decision to forfeit a women’s volleyball match with San José State University. But public records provided to EdNews show the university was lobbied to make the controversial decision.
Boise State to net $128 million in new multimedia deal
The restructured — and extended — multimedia agreement should put Boise State athletics in line with schools in college football’s power conferences, Athletic Director Jeramiah Dickey told the State Board.
Two North Idaho districts seek continuation of multimillion dollar levies
But a new tax relief law means locals might pay less out of pocket if the measures are approved.
Commissioners discuss support for struggling schools
Members reviewed the impacts of the Accelerating Public Charter Schools Act that passed the Legislature earlier this year.
UPDATE: Eagle library board relocates 23 books after closed-door deliberation
A new law directs libraries to implement procedures allowing patrons to challenge content they consider “harmful” for minors. It’s unclear who filed the complaints because the city withheld their names.
Analysis: Boise State’s awkward and deafening silence over transgender athletes
The university has entered — and simultaneously sought to avoid — one of the most polarizing debates in education and sports.
After a turbulent start, state makes a change on Empowering Parents contract
A new vendor will distribute the popular education grants — and could receive up to $600,000 for the work. The state’s previous vendor had a rocky two-year record heading the program.