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State Board shifts to enrollment-based K-12 funding model, again
The decision carries major implications for K-12 funding this school year. Also, find out why the board surveyed student on their politics, and what respondents said.
A transformative trend: Idaho draws more of its college students from out of state
A majority of Boise State’s first-year undergrads came from outside the state, for the first time in school history. And that’s just one snapshot. The face of the Idaho college campus is changing, likely for years to come.
From farmer to sailor to educator: A ‘servant leader’ will soon retire
Harold Nevill will step down as superintendent of an Idaho alternative school. He’ll leave behind clear instructions for his successor.
Analysis: Boise State has a Scott Yenor problem, and it could prove costly
The political science professor calls colleges and universities “indoctrination camps.” And he has the attention of conservative lawmakers, who are likely to use his words as ammunition as they pursue another round of higher education budget cuts in 2022.
Kindergarten enrollments rebound, but questions linger
Hundreds of kindergarten-age children stayed home last year. They’re back this year, but educators are still uncertain of the pandemic-year impacts.
Former board chair benefitted financially from his school, says state charter commission director
The violation is one of several reasons why Another Choice Virtual Charter School should cease operations. INSIDE: Other recommendations from the director.
Fact check: Did Ybarra call Coeur d’Alene schools a CRT ‘worst offender?’
It’s complicated. But one thing is clear. While Sherri Ybarra hasn’t announced her political plans, the incumbent state superintendent sure sounds like a candidate.
Analysis: Who will pay for all-day kindergarten? And how many kids will get to go?
There’s plenty of support for state-funded, all-day kindergarten. And plenty of money. And plenty of impetus to do something now. But that doesn’t mean something passes easily, or quickly.
Microschools have popped up in Idaho, but in unknown numbers
A Manhattan Institute report defines microschools as “schools that are formed by a small group of families bringing their children together to be taught by one or a few dedicated educators.”
‘Medicated, meddlesome and quarrelsome:’ Boise State professor’s comments on women draw fire
And Scott Yenor said colleges and universities are also eroding the American family. “Almost everything in these indoctrination camps complicates the male-female dance. It delays growing up.”