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Analysis: Trustees stare into the face (masked or unmasked) of a no-win situation
The unpaid elected trustees contemplating school mask requirements are not the enemy. COVID-19 is the enemy, as the pandemic surges again.
Comments to McGeachin’s indoctrination task force published by national group
The feedback is the subject of a lawsuit filed by statewide press cooperative the Idaho Press Club.
Four-year universities will require masks — at least for now
The requirement comes less than two weeks before the Aug. 23 start of fall classes. The State Board of Education has to sign off on the policy.
Student engagement drops – again – during the pandemic
Statewide numbers reveal a decline of roughly 20 percent from 2018.
How much would it cost to fully staff mental health professionals in Idaho schools?
Idaho’s ratios of school counselors and psychologists per student are far below staffing levels recommended by national organizations.
Inclusion complaints flare as school board meeting is cut short, police respond
A Kuna School Board meeting abruptly ended Tuesday night after testifiers demanded the word “inclusive” be struck from a proposed strategic plan, and unknown individual interrupted the district’s live stream.
Six months before they can officially file, Republican 2022 election races are red hot
The Capital Sun reports that the campaign trail is crowded at the top of the ticket with almost a dozen candidates challenging the incumbent governor.
Critchfield corrects campaign finance complaint
The complaint alleged Critchfield violated campaign finance laws by accepting too much money from the same business owner. She says she worked with the Secretary of State’s Office to fix it.
Boise trustees reinstate mask mandate
The change comes a week after the CDC and Central District Health updated their guidance for the upcoming school year.
House ethics committee recommends censure for North Idaho lawmaker
The Capital Sun reports on the news about Rep. Priscilla Giddings, who serves as the co-chair of the education indoctrination task force.