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Lewis-Clark State career program helps students cover college costs
The program provides on-the-job training and income to help cover tuition and other expenses.
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.
Democrats aim to lock in a superintendent candidate ‘early next year’
Party officials have reached out to multiple candidates, including sitting lawmakers.
Judge halts vaccine mandate affecting colleges and universities
Since Boise State University, the University of Idaho and Idaho State University receive $89 million in federal contracts, the vaccine mandate covering federal contractors also would have apply to most campus employees.
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.
State Board letter: Accreditation issue places NIC in peril
“Action or inaction by the college’s board of trustees that places accreditation at risk would result in long-term injury to the very students you were elected to serve,” State Board President Kurt Liebich and executive director Matt Freeman said in a letter to trustees.
Some ins and outs of charter school oversight in Idaho
Several factors can impact the academic and operational accountability for Idaho’s charter schools. Here’s a closer look.
State ethics commission approves alternative teaching authorizations, revokes two educator licenses
The commission extended the timeframe for teacher applicants to receive their certifications, and suspended the licenses of two licensed teachers with alleged ethics violations.
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.